Sauvignon blanc, originally from French vines, cloned in South Africa and known as “Weerstasie” (SB 316), which are grafted onto the nematode-resistant rootstocks: R99 and R110. The vines are planted in Tukulu soils, on south-west-facing mountain slopes exposed to the cooling breezes from nearby False Bay. The mainly 4 vineyards received light irrigation at veraison.
After reaching an average Balling of 22.6 degrees, then crushed and cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless-steel tanks at 13 - 15 degrees Celsius.
An elegant, dry wine for many occasions. Drink this summer (and why not this winter?) with grilled, baked or poached fish as well as shellfish. A perfect partner for fresh oysters, mussels, deep-fried calamari and sole meunière. Delightful as a vertical partner to a plate of cold cuts served with pickles, vegetarian pastas and salads, and with deep-fried chicken - or enjoy on its own. Serve chilled at 10 - 12 degrees Celsius.
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