Wine Composition
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Winemakers Comments
A fresh and bright Sauvignon which exhibits intense aromas of citrus, fennel and spice on the nose. The palate is expressive and complex highlighting a sophisticated minerality and flintiness that is specific to the Klein Constantia terroir. Full bodied with a balanced acidity, the wine concludes with a long zesty finish.
Awards
94 Points - Tim Atkin
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
13.80%
TA
6.4 g/l
pH
3.24
RS
1.6 g/l
Cellar Techniques
Every block of Sauvignon blanc on the farm is completely unique, for this reason we pick and make each portion separately before blending. It was aged on the lees for 12 months in Stainless Steel tank with a small portion being aged in new acacia barrel.
Winemaker
Name - Matthew Day
Winery
Described as one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees and lush greenery on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with superb views across the Constantia Valley and False Bay.
Our 146 hectare wine estate originally formed part of "Constantia", a vast property established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape. This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty, but also for the decomposed granite soils on its slopes, gently cooled by ocean breezes.
Prized by leaders and aristocracy throughout 18th Century Europe, Constantia’s Vin de Constance was revived by Klein Constantia in 1986, reaffirming this unique natural sweet wine’s place in history.
Today, Klein Constantia continues to make some of South Africa’s top wines and the world’s best dessert wines; wines that reflect the cool Constantia climate, as well as our historic tradition.
