STEENBERG BARREL FERMENTED SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
R195.00 VAT
Wine Club price R165.75 p/b
Previously known as Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc.
Both terroir and treatment are immediately evident in the glass. A resonance of dill, capers, greengage, and wet granite marry on both the nose and palate. Acidity and spice form the backbone, dominating on the palate, while a pithy yet creamy texture rounds out the overall mouthfeel. The textured, juicy palate shows citrus zest, vanilla and apricot. A lingering herbaceous and mineral finish completes the experience. This wine will be enhanced by a food pairing such as shellfish, or a Thai curry accented by ginger and lemongrass. Drink now, but wait five to seven years for a truly evolved experience.
Award pedigree:
2017 vintage: Tim Atkin South Africa Report: 93 points
2018 vintage: Tim Atkin South Africa Report: 93 points
2019 vintage: Tim Atkin South Africa Report: 91 points | IWSC Silver
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Alcohol: 14.04%
Residual Sugar: 1.6g / litre
Total Acid: 6.4g / litre
PH: 3.3
| Weight | 1 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7 × 7 × 29 cm |
In The Cellar
A unique Sauvignon Blanc, the 2022 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc hails from carefully selected vineyard blocks on our Constantia estate. A fresh coastal breeze cools the vines, ensuring the grapes retain a bracing acidity alongside pure fruit character. The wine was fermented and aged in a combination of large (400l, 500l and 600l) French oak barrels (a few 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill but mainly older) and a concrete egg (16% of the total blend) for a total of 7 months. After maturation the wine was returned for stabilisation and filtration before bottling in November 2023.
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