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 2022 RRP recorded; showing 2024 RRP.
Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Residual Sugar 2.2 g/L
pH 3.29
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 110 kcal / glass
150ml glass110 kcal
750ml bottle550 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: 27%; block #17 SB 159: 22%; block #18 SB 11: 25%; block #18 SB 316: 13%; block #18 SB 317: 13%
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 Tim Atkin SA Report: 90 Points
Tim Atkin SA Report90 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