Delaire Graff - Reserve White Blend, Western Cape - 2021 (750ml)

Wine Composition

76% Sauvignon Blanc & 24% Semillon 

Winemakers Comments

Zesty citrus, lime and almond with layers of pineapple, passion fruit and gooseberries. A crisp, spicy minerality adds to a long and lingering finish.

Awards

Tim Atkin | 94 points

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

13.97%

TA

7.6 g/l

pH

3.31

RS

2.8 g/l

Vineyards / Vintage

The grapes were handpicked in the early hours of the morning from premium wine regions: Darling, Durbanville, Stellenbosch, Elgin.

Cellar Techniques

Extensive bunch sorting formed part of the quality process. The Semillon was whole bunch pressed and the Sauvignon Blanc was destemmed and crushed. Both were barrel fermented at 17 ̊C for 20 days. Maturation took place in 330 litre French oak barrels for 5 months. The wine was then blended and returned to the barrel for an additional 5 months.

Winemaker

Name - Morne Vrey

Winery

Delaire Graff Estate is situated in Stellenbosch in the heart of South Africa’s most historic and prestigious wine region. Founded by Simon van der Stel in 1679, Simon brought a sound knowledge of viticulture, the art of winemaking – fostering a tradition that has grown from strength to strength through the centuries. In 1982 John Platter, well-known wine writer, bought Delaire, then known as Avontuur. Looking at the magnificent view, he decided to rename the farm Delaire Estate, meaning "From the Sky”. Laurence Graff, Chairman of Graff Diamonds International acquired the estate in 2003 and vowed to transform it into South Africa’s most desirable art, hospitality and wine destination. Today, with two outstanding restaurants, a state-of-the-art winery, exclusive Lodges, a destination Spa and two luxury boutiques, the transformation of this piece of paradise is complete.
Delaire Graff Estate’s unique terroir on the crest of the panoramic Helshoogte Mountain Pass is noted for its high-altitude vineyards, excellent soils, and cooling sea breezes. Delaire Graff Estate aims for red wines that are big in structure with soft tannins and elegance, and white wines which capture the freshness of the harvest. With one of the most advanced cellars in the Southern Hemisphere, which became operational in 2008, in just three years the Estate can be comfortably rated as one of the top ten wine producers in South Africa. From the outset, wine quality has been superb and Delaire has achieved a stellar rise.