Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.59%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window Drink now or allow to develop for 2 years
Region Constantia
Soil Table mountain sandstone, Decomposed granite
Orientation East To South Facing
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 6 months
Oak Types neutral oak
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details Vineyards range from 70m to 340m altitude. The wine is made up of 38 different parcels. Harvested at 4am to preserve freshness. Each block was fermented separately. 80% wild fermentation and 20% inoculated with Non saccharomyces Cerevisiae to enhance complexity and reduce sulphur requirements. Some ferments took up to 2 months to finish. 10% was barrel aged in neutral oak 500L barrels. The wine spent 6 months on the gross lees before blending and bottling.
Tasting Notes
Nose: grapefruit, limes, kiwi
Palate: quince, citrus blossom, umami, bittersweet aspect, fresh salinity, lively, vibrant acidity, textured, expressive
Individual Vintages
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