2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless-steel tanks and neutral oak barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Closure Screw Cap
Production Details Fruit came from six high-altitude vineyard blocks farmed using a combination of biodynamic, organic and sustainable methods; it was picked in the early morning, received no sulphur during pressing, and fermented spontaneously.
Tasting Notes Bright and lively; lemon verbena, sage, grapefruit, kiwi, lime, blackcurrant, minerality; full-bodied, textured, fresh, with a long crisp finish.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.21%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, we are able to make a wine that shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two producers to craft this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. A pure Sauvignon Blanc that reflects a sense of place rather than technique. Grapes were harvested from 4.00am from a selection of 6 different high lying blocks able to withstand the way in which the wine is made. The blocks are a combination of biodynamic, organic and sustainably farmed vineyards. No sulphur was added at crush and fermentation was wild. The wine was left to mature on the lees for a period of 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tank as well as 20% neutral oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: kiwi fruit, grapefruit, blackcurrant, nutmeg, sage
Palate: white pepper, lime, mineral, saline
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.44%
Residual Sugar 2.7 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, we are able to make a wine that shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two producers to craft this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. A pure Sauvignon Blanc that reflects a sense of place rather than technique. Grapes were harvested from 4.00am from a selection of 6 different high lying blocks able to withstand the way in which the wine is made. The blocks are a combination of biodynamic, organic and sustainably farmed vineyards. No sulphur was added at crush and fermentation was wild. The wine was left to mature on the lees for a period of 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tank as well as 20% neutral oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: blackcurrant leaf, wet slate, limes
Palate: kiwi fruit, lemon zest, coarse salinity
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.17%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.26
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, we are able to make a wine that shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two producers to craft this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. Grapes were harvested from 4.00am from a selection of 6 different high lying blocks able to withstand the way in which the wine is made. The blocks are a combination of biodynamic, organic and sustainably farmed vineyards. No sulphur was added at crush and fermentation was wild. The wine was left to mature on the lees for a period of 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tank as well as 20% neutral oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemon verbena, thyme, flint
Palate: gooseberries, lime, blackcurrant
2017 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.48%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.22
Total Acidity 7.2 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, we are able to make a wine that shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two producers to craft this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. A pure Sauvignon Blanc that reflects a sense of place rather than technique. Grapes were harvested by hand from 4.00am from high lying blocks able to withstand the way in which the wine is made. No sulphur was added at crush and fermentation was wild. The wine was left to mature on the lees for a period of 12 months in a combination of stainless steel tank as we as 20% neutral oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh citrus, nettle
Palate: peppery, mineral, flinty finish
2016 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.12%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.24
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, the wine shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two countries to produce this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. Grapes were harvested by hand. The wine underwent a long, cool fermentation and was left to mature on its fine lees for 12 months in stainless steel.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fresh citrus aromas
Palate: round, expressive, full, grippy, zesty acidity, mineral, lime flavours
2015 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 6.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 1 year
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, we were able to make a wine that shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two countries to produce this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. We have identified the best blocks from a selection of the higher vineyards on the farm. These blocks provide grapes with a high acidity and low pH, able to withstand the way in which the wine is made. Grapes were harvested by hand. The wine underwent a long, cool fermentation and was left to mature on its fine lees for 12 months in stainless steel tanks.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lemongrass, flinty aromas
Palate: intense umami, mineral flavours
2014 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 1.69 g/L
pH 3.2
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or up to 5 to 10 years.
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Lees Aging 9 months
Production Details Metis Sauvignon Blanc was inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his holistic approach to winemaking in Sancerre. Using a unique and minimalistic approach to winemaking, we were able to make a wine that shows the true expression of the Constantia terroir. The name Metis refers to the collaboration between the two winemakers to produce this great wine. This fusion of philosophies is reflected in the flower on the label that is a hybrid of the South African Protea and French Iris. The wine displays typical and atypical Sauvignon blanc traits due to the way it is made. It has a expressive, rich and energetic palate with unique savoury and mineral flavours. It finishes off with a burst of fresh acidity that it long and full. The grapes were hand harvested from a selection of the higher vineyards. Blocks with a high acidity and low pH were selected to withstand the way in which the wine is made. The wine underwent a long, cool fermentation and was left to mature on its fine lees for 9 months in stainless steel tanks. There was no sulphur added at crush, no settling and there was minimal winemaking interference.
Tasting Notes
Palate: savoury, mineral, fresh acidity
2013 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.82%
Residual Sugar 2.19 g/L
pH 3.3
Total Acidity 7.06 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Constantia
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 10 months
Production Details The grapes were hand harvested from one of the highest situated vineyards and the wine was made using minimal intervention in the cellar. Only natural yeasts were involved in the fermentation. The wine underwent a long, cool fermentation and was left to mature on its fine lees for ten months in stainless steel tanks.
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Klein Constantia Road, Constantia, 7806
Phone
+27 21 794 5188
Email
Owner
Zdeněk Bakala &
Charles D. Harman
Charles D. Harman
Cellarmaster
Matthew Day