Klein Constantia - Sauvignon blanc, Constantia - 2020 (750ml)

** THIS WINE IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR DISCOUNTS

Wine Composition

100% Sauvignon Blanc 

Winemakers Comments

Light and bright in appearance. Fresh flavors of grapefruit, green fig, and an oyster shell salinity fill the nose. Full-bodied and concentrated, the palate is textured with a light acidity and bold minerality. An elevated expression of Sauvignon Blanc. The wine concludes with a crisp and long spicy finish. 

Awards

Tim Atkin | 92 points

Technical Analysis

Alcohol Percentage

13.38%

TA

5.8 g/l

pH

3.3

RS

1.8 g/l

Vineyards / Vintage

Harvested at 4 am in the morning in order to preserve the freshness. A selection of 36 different blocks was used, each harvested and vinified separately in order to create the perfect blend. Only free-run juice extracted and used from a combination of both whole bunch and destemmed grapes. 25% percent of the fruit underwent skin contact for 12 hours, 80% wild fermentation, 100% organic nutrients and wine is now 100% vegan friendly. 

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.