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
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