Description
Vintage: 2023
Origin: Elgin Stellenbosch
Varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
In a time of seafaring and spice, pirates played in Table Bay…
Among them was Long Ben – as fierce as he was tall,
he looted and pillaged and scavenged from all.
Ben fast became known for being up to no good,
and so fled from the seas and gave up his loot.
He planted some vines, as was the way,
and peered out towards the ocean almost every day.
Long Ben would have gazed longingly at the vista of Table Bay
from where our vines grow today, on Cocoa Hill.
With our Sauvignon Blanc we aim at making a wine that is fresh, youthful and abundant. Balance between the fruit, alcohol and acidity is of utmost importance.
Tasting Notes:
This Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes from the Stellenbosch and Elgin area. The wine has an attractive green tinge in the glass with intense aromas of gooseberry, ripe passion fruit and lime. The mouthfeel is lively with tastes of green melon and lemon with a lingering aftertaste.
Vintage Conditions:
Growing conditions during the 2023 season were almost hassle-free. The cold and wet winter season was followed by a cool spring and early summer that led to excellent flavour development in the grapes.
Fermentation and Ageing:
Grapes were harvested between 19° and 23° Balling to ensure fresh acidity and riper flavours in the wine. Fermentation was at 14° Celsius with further time on the lees to add to complexity and texture.
Food Pairing:
With its refreshing character this wine pairs well with salads, seafood and other Mediterranean dishes.
