Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | 2024 / 750ml | ≈ $7.57Original ZAR 125.00≈ €6.79 · £5.67 | shannonwines.com ↗ |
No 2020 RRP recorded; showing 2024 RRP.
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.0%
Residual Sugar 2.4 g/L
pH 3.31
Total Acidity 5.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Region Elgin
Soil Quartz encrusted silica table mountain sandstone
Elevation 260.0 meters
Orientation South East, East And North East Facing Slopes
Vineyard Yield 40.5 hL/ha
Harvest Dates last week of February and first week of March
Sites Block #16 SB 161: 28%; block #17 SB 159: 30%; block #18 SB 11: 22%; block #16 SB 11: 20%
Grape Clone SB 11, 159, 161, 242, 316 & 317
Fermentation Vessels Stainless Steel
Pressing Method Destemmed
Natural Yeast Yes
Production Details The grapes are chilled to 3°C. The bunches are sorted on a conveyor, destemmed and crushed. All transfers of grape must and juice in these early stages are attained using gravity. Selected parcels of the grapes undergo a period of skin contact at 8°C to capture favourable skin flavours. After a gentle pressing, the juice is left to settle for 72 hours at 2°C. Fermentation in stainless steel tanks continues at 12°C until the wine is dry. The focus of this wine is based on a vineyard component arising from low-yielding Table Mountain Sandstone soils. Using neutral yeasts, Shannon Sauvignon Blanc expresses primary aromas of asparagus, citrus, and capsicum in a minerally, flinty style. Clay and shale soils provide riper fruit flavours and more structure for a broader palate. Naturally fermented Sauvignon Blanc matured on the lees is blended in for fuller mouthfeel and more complexity.
Tasting Notes
asparagus, citrus, capsicum, minerally, flinty
Critics Ratings Robert Parker: 88 Points
Robert Parker88 Points
Tim Atkin SA Report91 Points
Producer Information
Website
Address
Rockview Dam Road, Elgin, 7180, South Africa
Phone
+27 21 859 2491
Email
Owner
Shannon Family
Cellarmaster
Gordon Newton Johnson