Product Description
Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
The Vineyard
The 2019 vintage will be remembered as one that followed the most severe drought in South Africa
during 2018. In the second half of 2018, supporting rainfall ensured good soil moisture with cool and
moderate ripening and harvesting conditions for 60% of the intake of the 2019 vintage. The 2019 crop
was medium sized, resulting in some excellent wines.
The Sauvignon Blanc vineyards are planted in well-drained blue shale at 200 metres above sea level on the Western slope of the Tygerberg, 7 kilometres from, and in sight of, the Atlantic Ocean. Employing the VSP trellis system, a typical harvest produces 7 to 8 tons per hectare.
The Cellar
Using analysis, phenolic ripeness and flavour compositions, grapes were handpicked in batches over a
three-week period. When crushed, the grapes delivered a recovery of 630 litres per ton. Following 6
hours skin contact, the juice was settled, racked and inoculated to ferment in tank at 14°C for 22 days.
80 days’ lees contact improved the wine’s flavour and body, followed by protein stabilisation, cold stabilisation, blending and bottling.
Aging Potential
Ready to enjoy now but has an ageing potential of 3 to 4 years to allow for a richer wine with well-integrated acidity to develop.
Awards
2019
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2019 Gold
The Sommeliers Selection 2019 – Fresh/Crunchy White
Tim Atkin SA Report 2019 90 Points
2018
Gold Wine Awards 2018 Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 2018 90 Points
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2018 Gold
2017
Global Sauvignon Blanc Masters 2017 Gold
Tim Atkin SA Report 2017 90 Points
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2017 Gold
2016
FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 2016
Gold Wine Awards 2016 Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2016 Gold
2015
Gold Wine Awards 2015 Gold
Vitis Vinifera Awards 2015 Gold
2014
Platter’s 4 Stars
2013
Platter’s 4 Stars
2012
Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2012 Gold
Platter’s 4 Stars
2011
Platter’s 4 Stars
2010
Platter’s 4 Stars
2009
Platter’s 4 Stars
2008
Platter’s 4 Stars
2007
Platter’s 4 Stars
2006
Platter’s 4 Stars
2004
Platter’s 4 Stars
