Wine Composition

85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon

Winemakers Comments

Aromatic and distinctive, boasting aromas of passionfruit, lemongrass and jasmine flower. A tangy apple and poached pear character balances with the supple structure of this wine. A touch of savoury salt marks the finish. Impressive for its focus and refreshing quality. Serve chilled and enjoy as the wine unfolds in your glass.

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

13.06%

pH

3.34

RS

1.6 g/l

TA

6.6 g/l

Vinifiaction

Semillon, a traditional blending partner of Sauvignon blanc, fulfils vital roles in toning down racy edges and adds to ageing potential.This vintage sees the majority Semillon fermented in old oak, partially permitted to undergo malo-lactic fermentation, in order to build palate breadth and texture. A number of vineyards, mostly planted to SB11, SB316 and SB317 clones, contribute to this wine.Further aromatic complexity is gained by employing a range of yeast strains, each selected to complement a set of fermentation conditions.Bottled in June 2023.

Winemaker

Chris Albrecht

Winery

Established in 1989, Bouchard Finlayson is a boutique winery dedicated to the making of Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc wines of outstanding quality.
Located in the wine ward of Walker Bay, an hour and a half from Cape Town, the 125-hectare property currently has 22 hectares under vines, the rest is mountain land, covered by the spectacular indigenous 'fynbos' flora of the Western Cape.
Bouchard Finlayson's flagship wine is the Galpin Peak Pinot Noir, which has won many an award and accolade. Growing on the slopes of Galpin Peak, repeated vintages of this path-blazing wine continue to reflect a true celebration of Pinot-crafting, consistently endorsing the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley as a jewel in the hunt for this elusive grape.

Bouchard Finlayson is renowned as one of South Africa's top wineries and this can be attributed to their philosophy and focus to produce wines of the finest quality.