Zandvliet Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Zandvliet wines are classy, yet unpretentious, modern in their fruit-rich appeal and timeless in their elegance. The Sauvignon blanc temps with its accessibility and anytime enjoyment, not only in style and value, but also with its quick-and-easy screwcap closure. A wine to enjoy as aperitif or with good food.
Winemaker’s Notes
| Colour | Green tinged |
| Nose | This wine teases the nose with flavours of green capsicum, freshly cut grass and hints of gooseberry. |
| Palate | These flavours follow through onto a juicy full palate with a clean mineral aftertaste. |
| Ageing potential | Drink now to end 2020. |
| Appreciation | Serve well chilled. |
| Food pairing | Enjoy with fresh fish, pastas, white meats and salads. |
| Blend | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Origin | Wine of Origin Robertson Zandvliet Estate, established 1867 / 50ha |
| Analysis | Alc / Vol: 12,8% Acidity: 6,2 g/L pH: 3,25 Residual sugar: 3,0 g/L |
| Maturation | Unoaked |
| Terroir | Slope: Very gently, southerly Soil: Rocky, chalk-rich Climate: Moderate summer with low night temperatures, cold winter Wind: Cool southeasterly (summer) |
| Yield | 8-10 ton/ha |
| Oenology | Grapes are harvested when fully ripened, early morning, crushed, de-stemmed and cold soaked on skins for about 8hrs. Juice drawn off, settled, fermented. |
| The Team | Winemaker: Jacques Cilliers (2012) Randall Fortuin Teodore Berens Willem Koopman |
