Wine Composition
85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon
Winemakers Comments
The nose shows concentrated aromas of nettles, crushed fig and passion fruit, with hints of grapefruit that continues on to the palate. The generous mouth feel is supported with a fine natural lime acidity that gives the wine length and focus. Previous vintages confirm that this wine ages beautifully and develops more complexity over time as flavours subtly change.
Awards
John Platter | 93 points
Technical Analysis
Alcohol Percentage
14.0%
TA
6.4 g/l
pH
3.51
RS
2.3 g/l
Cellar Techniques
For the final 360° 2019 selection, we used 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% barrel fermented Semillon. The Sauvignon Blanc was tank-fermented at 14°. The wine spent 8 months on the fine lees with monthly stirring for the first 6 months. The 15% wooded Semillon gives the wine mid-palate weight, length with an oily lime finish, beautiful mouthfeel, concentration and flavor that develops as the wine ages in bottle.
Winemaker
Hagen Viljoen
Winery
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. While literally meaning Seven Expectations, the name Zevenwacht exemplifies the abundant delights which await visitors to the Farm. A leader in wine tourism, Zevenwacht was one of the first Wine Estates to establish a restaurant, hotel and conference facility, Cheesery and Spa on the Estate.
The wines of Zevenwacht are distinguished by their classic style and finely crafted elegance. Winemaker Jacques Viljoen honours century-old wine-making traditions, yet is boldly innovative, welcoming the contribution that modern technology makes to the vinification of premier wines. Covering 120 hectares of the 450 hectare property, the vineyards are ideally situated for the growing of quality grapes. Zevenwacht is characterized by good quality, varied soils and the vineyards have been selectively planted with red and white noble varietals.
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