Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.53%
Residual Sugar 4.2 g/L
pH 3.42
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Durbanville
Production Volume 37,500 bottles
Bottles37,500
Production Details 2023 was a deeply challenging year, even for a rock 'n' roller like Etienne. With our country's power supply challenges and it being a very early season, yields were down. In this very fast and furious vintage, we started picking around 3 weeks earlier than last year, seemingly working against the clock. Around 80% of the grapes for this wine are from the Nitida vineyards, with the balance coming from neighbouring farms. The grapes were harvested in 23 different pickings, with each block being fermented separately. The different picking times add to the different flavours: from green, herbaceous and fresh, through to fruit-driven fermentation flavours. Etienne used 3 different yeast strains, the bulk being Vin7. He is very mindful to avoid searing acidities in Sauvignon blanc, preferring to showcase the quality of fruit-forward Durbanville Sauvignon blanc.
Tasting Notes
zesty lemon, guava, fresh green figs, grapefruit, dried apples, freshly crushed lavender leaves
Food Pairing Greek-style squid marinated in lemon, garlic and olive oil, crisp green salad, warm pita bread
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin: 90
Tim Atkin90
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Producer Information
Website
Address
Tygerbergvalley Road/ M13, Durbanville, 7551, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 976 1467
Email
Owner
Bernhard Veller
Cellarmaster
Helgard van Schalkwyk