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Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Grapes Sauvignon Blanc 91%, Semillon 9%
- Country South Africa
- Region: Western Cape Constantia
- Abv 13 %
- Dry/Sweet value: 1 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)
Residual Sugar: 1.4
Contains Sulphites: Yes
Vegetarian/Vegan: No/No
Milk/Eggs: No/No
Organic: No
Biodynamic: No - Case size 6/ 75cl
- Winemaker Boela Gerber
- Closure Agglomerated Cork
- Aromas of ripe passion fruit and melon are complemented by uplifting herbal and asparagus notes. This refreshing wine has a zippy acidity and beautiful intensity that delivers a long finish.
The grapes were hand-picked early in the morning to retain their freshness and delicate fruit flavours. They were crushed and destemmed into the press, giving the juice skin contact before being separated. Only the free-run juice was used to make this wine. The juice was settled until clear and then cool fermented at controlled temperatures of 12 to 14°C in stainless steel to preserve the typical varietal characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine was left on the lees for four months to add complexity and texture before being prepared for bottling.
Aromas of ripe passion fruit and melon are complemented by uplifting herbal and asparagus notes. This refreshing wine has a zippy acidity and beautiful intensity that delivers a long finish.
Price | £98.98 |
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Country | South Africa |
Brand | Groot Constantia |
Vintage | 2023 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size | 75 |
2 cases 10% off | No |
Winery | The vineyards are located on the eastern side of Table Mountain. This wine comes from blocks between 88 and 233 meters above sea level. All the slopes are south to southeast facing. The Sauvignon Blanc yield is an average of six tonnes per hectare. The climate is Mediterranean, with cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean, encouraging balance and complexity in the grapes. The average rainfall is approximately 1,100mm per annum. The soils are predominantly Hutton and Glenrosaa gravelly soil with low fertility. The climate, with the cool southern slopes and deep mountain soils, provides the ideal setting for making this top-quality wine. |
Keywords | Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc |