Wine prices
| Reference | Vintage / size | Price / bottle | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Producer priceRecommended retail price | — / 750ml | ≈ $20.08Original ZAR 330.00≈ €17.87 · £15.09 | milesmossopwines.com ↗ |
2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.3%
Residual Sugar 3.9 g/L
pH 3.25
Total Acidity 6.3 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window This wine drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf and tukulu on malmesbury shale
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation East
Vineyard Yield 33 hL/ha
Vine Age planted 1986
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 11 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date January 2024
Production Volume 1,728 bottles
Bottles1,728
Production Details This is a 100% Sauvignon blanc from a certified old vines bush vine vineyard planted in 1986 in the Bottelary ward of Stellenbosch, growing on decomposed shale soils. The grapes were hand harvested into small grape crates and placed in a cold store overnight. The following day the grapes were bunch sorted and whole bunch pressed into tank for overnight settling without the addition of sulphur dioxide before being taken to 400L old French oak barrels for fermentation. Fermentation started naturally and once completed the wine was topped and matured sur lie for 11 months with regular lees stirring. The wine did not undergo malolactic fermentation.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fragrant cut grass, lemongrass, cape gooseberry, green fig, passionfruit, dry straw, toasted almonds
Palate: dried pear, guava, lemongrass, toasted almonds, velvety creaminess, textured pithy finish, oyster shell freshness
Food Pairing fresh oysters, grilled fish, chicken dishes
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.3 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 6.1 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf and tukulu on malmesbury shale
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 33 hL/ha
Grapes Picked February 7
Brix at Harvest 22.3°
Vine Age 36-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date December 2022
Production Details The grapes were harvested at around 22.3 brix on February 7, picked into small grape crates, chilled overnight, then whole bunch pressed after bunch sorting and settled overnight before fermentation in 400L old French oak barrels. Fermentation started naturally and the wine matured sur lie for 10 months with regular lees stirring.
Tasting Notes
Nose: fragrant lemongrass, cassis leaf, passionfruit, dry straw, fresh brioche
Palate: quince jelly, guava, lemongrass, toasted almonds, velvety creaminess, pithy finish, oyster shell
Food Pairing fresh oysters, grilled fish, chicken dishes
Critics Ratings Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes: 91 points
Winemag.co.za - Christian Eedes91 points
Vinous Neal Martin89 points
2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.03
Total Acidity 7.9 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf and tukulu on malmesbury shale
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Brix at Harvest 22.1°
Vine Age 34 years
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Oak Aging 10 months
Lees Aging 10 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date December 2021
Production Details The grapes were harvested at around 22.1 brix on the 8th, picked into small grape crates, chilled overnight, whole bunch pressed the next day, then settled overnight before fermentation in 400L old French oak barrels. Fermentation started naturally and the wine matured sur lie for 10 months with regular lees stirring.
Tasting Notes
Nose: quince, passionfruit, grapefruit, fresh herbs, brioche, vanilla
Palate: quince jelly, grapefruit, citrus texture, creamy, round, toasted almonds, crisp dry finish, salinity
Food Pairing grilled fish, chicken dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2022: 93 points
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 202293 points
Vinous Neal Martin90 points
Jancis Robinson17/20
Wine Advocate - Anthony Mueller88 points
2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 14.5%
Residual Sugar 3.2 g/L
pH 3.14
Total Acidity 6.4 g/L
Calories (estimated) 120 kcal / glass
150ml glass120 kcal
750ml bottle600 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf and tukulu on malmesbury shale
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Grapes Picked January 29
Brix at Harvest 22.8°
Vine Age 33-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date November 2020
Production Volume 740 bottles
Bottles740
Production Details This 100% Sauvignon blanc comes from a single 33-year-old bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch on decomposed shale soils. The grapes were harvested at around 22.8 brix on January 29, picked into small grape crates, chilled overnight, whole bunch pressed the next day, then settled overnight before fermentation in 400L old French oak barrels. Fermentation started naturally and the wine matured sur lie for 9 months with regular lees stirring. The wine was bottled in November 2020.
Tasting Notes
Nose: quince, passion fruit, citrus zest, fresh brioche, vanilla
Palate: quince jelly, green figs, pithy citrus texture, creamy, round, crisp finish, phenolic bite
Food Pairing grilled fish, chicken dishes
2019 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.5%
Residual Sugar 2.1 g/L
pH 3.18
Total Acidity 7.7 g/L
Calories (estimated) 115 kcal / glass
150ml glass115 kcal
750ml bottle575 kcal
Grape Varieties Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc100%
Drinking Window drinks well on release but will reward with cellaring for up to 10 years from harvest
Region Western Cape
Soil Oakleaf and tukulu on malmesbury shale
Elevation 230.0 meters
Orientation North East
Vineyard Yield 39 hL/ha
Grapes Picked January 26
Brix at Harvest 22.5°
Vine Age 32-year-old
Fermentation Vessels Oak Barrel
Pressing Method Whole Cluster
Natural Yeast Yes
Lees Aging 9 months
Oak Types French
Barrel Size 400L
Bottling Date November 2019
Contains Added Sulfites Yes
Unfined Yes
Unfiltered Yes
Production Volume 470 bottles
Bottles470
Production Details This 100% Sauvignon blanc comes from a single 32-year-old bush vine vineyard in Stellenbosch on decomposed shale soils. The grapes were harvested at around 22.5 brix on January 26, picked into small grape crates, chilled overnight, whole bunch pressed the next day, then settled overnight before fermentation in 400L old French barrels. Fermentation started naturally and the wine matured sur lie for 9 months with regular lees stirring. Only small amounts of SO2 were used, and the wine was bottled without fining or filtration.
Tasting Notes
Nose: passion fruit, quince, guava, lemongrass, fresh brioche, white pepper spice
Palate: crisp, clean, zesty grapefruit citrus, lemongrass, quince, passion fruit, creamy leesy notes
Food Pairing grilled fish, chicken dishes
Critics Ratings Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 2020: 93 points
Tim Atkin's South Africa Report 202093 points
Producer Information
Website
Phone
+27 (0)82 413 4335
Owner
Miles Mossop
Cellarmaster
Miles Mossop