2024 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.48%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc90%
Semillon10%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay subsoil
Orientation South To South-West
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Maceration 0.25 days
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details The grapes were crushed and given 6-8 hours of skin contact before gently pressing off for settling. The wine was racked to a combination of French oak barrels and concrete eggs for fermentation and kept on the gross lees for 8 months. The final blend components were 10% new oak, 20% concrete egg and 70% older 500L barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: vibrant lime, gooseberry, nectarine, oak spice, fresh nettle
Palate: generous mouthfeel, fine natural lime acidity
Food Pairing seared tuna, salmon, oysters, steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.48%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.36
Total Acidity 7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc90%
Semillon10%
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay subsoil
Orientation South To South-West
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel, Concrete Egg
Maceration 0.25 days
Lees Aging 8 months
Oak Details 10% First Fill New Oak
First Fill New Oak10%
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L barrels
Production Details The grapes were crushed and given 6-8 hours of skin contact before gently pressing off for settling. The wine was racked to a combination of French oak barrels and concrete eggs for fermentation and kept on the gross lees for 8 months. The final blend components were 10% new oak, 20% concrete egg and 70% older 500L barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: lime, gooseberry, nectarine, oak spice, fresh nettle
Palate: generous mouthfeel, fine natural lime acidity
Food Pairing seared tuna, salmon, oysters, steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.58%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.32
Total Acidity 6.5 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
Sauvignon Blanc85%
Semillon15%
Drinking Window now but matures beautifully for up to 3-5 years
Region Stellenbosch
Soil Decomposed granite, Clay subsoil
Elevation 340.0 meters
Orientation South Facing
Vine Age 22 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 500L
Used Oak Only Yes
Production Details The wine was barrel fermented and aged on the lees for 9 months to give mid-palate weight and complexity. The barrels were second- and third-fill 500L French oak barrels.
Tasting Notes
Nose: gooseberry, nectarine, guava, oak spice, fresh nettle
Palate: generous mouthfeel, natural lime acidity
Food Pairing seared tuna, salmon, oysters, steamed asparagus with hollandaise sauce
2021 Technical Specifications
Region Stellenbosch
Critics Ratings FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Blanc Award: 2022 winner
FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Blanc Award2022 winner
Winemag94 points
Tim Atkin SA Report91 points
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Harold and Denise Johnson