2025 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.19%
Residual Sugar 2 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 7.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Coastal Region
Soil Red hutton soils
Sites Darling
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 6 months
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Handpicked grapes from Darling were crushed and given about 18 hours of skin contact before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. About 40% of the juice was fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and kept on the fine lees for 6 months, with lees stirring during the first 2 months, before the portions were blended, protein stabilised, cold stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime zest, gooseberry, white guava
Palate: citrus, subtle minerality, gentle creamy texture, crisp acidity, enduring finish
Food Pairing fresh seafood, grilled fish, citrusy salads, light chicken dishes, creamy risottos, soft goat cheese
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.28%
Residual Sugar 1.5 g/L
pH 3.52
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Region Coastal Region
Soil Red hutton soils
Sites Lutzville, Darling
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 3.3 months (100 days)
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Lutzville and Darling batches were vinified separately for later blending. Handpicked grapes were crushed and allowed about 6 hours of skin contact before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. About 10% of the juice was fermented in seasoned French oak barrels and kept on the fine lees for 100 days before the portions were blended, protein stabilised, cold stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crisp pineapple, fresh papaya, Asian pear, creamy richness
Palate: complex, multi-dimensional, ageworthy
Food Pairing zesty citrus-sauced white fish, tart goat cheese, fresh green salads with vinaigrette, richer seafood dishes with cream
Critics Ratings James Suckling 2024: 90 Points
James Suckling 202490 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2024Double Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 202492 Points
Winemag Sauvignon Blanc Report 202495 Points
2022 Technical Specifications
Region Coastal Region
Critics Ratings Gilbert & Gaillard 2023: Double Gold
Gilbert & Gaillard 2023Double Gold
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2023Double Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 202391 Points
VeritasDouble Gold
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.26%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.48
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc98%
Semillon2%
Region Coastal Region
Soil Weathered shale soils
Sites Lutzville, Darling, De Grendel Vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 3.3 months (100 days)
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Lutzville and Darling batches were vinified separately for later blending. Handpicked grapes were crushed and given about 6 hours of skin contact before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. About 18% of the juice was fermented in a combination of new and second-fill French oak barrels and kept on the fine lees for 100 days. The 2% Semillon component was also fermented in oak before the portions were blended, protein stabilised, cold stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: toasty, dried fruit
Palate: herbaceous, peas, asparagus, full mid-palate, round, rich, savoury, lingering finish
Food Pairing chicken saltimbocca, pork schnitzel with cream sauce, gnocchi with burnt sage butter
Critics Ratings Michelangelo Wine Awards 2022: Double Gold
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2022Double Gold
2020 Technical Specifications
Region Coastal Region
Critics Ratings Decanter Wine Awards 2021: Silver 91 Points
Decanter Wine Awards 2021Silver 91 Points
Michelangelo Wine Awards 2021Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 202091 Points
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.43
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc91%
Semillon9%
Drinking Window next 3 to 5 years
Region Coastal Region
Soil Weathered shale soils
Sites Lutzville, Darling, De Grendel Vineyards
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 3.3 months (100 days)
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Lutzville and Darling batches were vinified separately for later blending. Handpicked grapes were crushed and given about 6 hours of skin contact before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. About 18% of the juice was inoculated and fermented in a combination of new and second-fill French oak barrels and kept on the fine lees for 100 days. The 9% Semillon component was also fermented in oak before the portions were blended, protein stabilised, cold stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: sour pineapple, fresh honeydew cantaloupe, Packham's pear, creamy richness
Palate: complex, multi-dimensional, ageworthy
Food Pairing veal with creamy white wine and chive sauce, octopus salad, smoked trout, pan-fried scallops
Critics Ratings FNB Sauvignon Blanc 2019: Top 10
FNB Sauvignon Blanc 2019Top 10
Tim Atkin SA Report 201991 Points
Veritas Awards 2020Gold
Winemag Sauvignon Blanc Report 202090 Points
2018 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 1.9 g/L
pH 3.33
Total Acidity 6 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc
Drinking Window next 3 to 5 years
Region Coastal Region
Soil Weathered shale soils
Sites Lutzville, Darling
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel, Oak Barrel
Oak Aging 3.3 months (100 days)
Oak Types French Oak
Production Details Lutzville and Darling batches were vinified separately for later blending. Handpicked grapes were crushed and given about 6 hours of skin contact before the juice was racked and settled for inoculation and fermentation in stainless steel tanks. About 18% of the juice was inoculated and fermented in a combination of new and second-fill French oak barrels and kept on the fine lees for 100 days before the portions were blended, protein stabilised, cold stabilised and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Nose: crisp pineapple, fresh papaya, Asian pear, creamy richness
Palate: complex, multi-dimensional, ageworthy
Food Pairing vichyssoise, deep-fried polenta, parmesan fries, West Coast crayfish, goat cheese and pear salad
2017 Technical Specifications
Region Coastal Region
Critics Ratings China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017: Gold
China Wine & Spirits Awards 2017Gold
FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 2018Top 10
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2017Gold
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2018Double Gold
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2018Gold
South African Wine Index 2018Platinum
Producer Information
Website
Address
Plattekloof Road, Panorama, Cape Town, 7500, South Africa
Phone
+27 (0) 21 558 6280
Email
Owner
Sir David Graaff
Cellarmaster
Charles Hopkins