The Reserve Sauvignon Blanc displays a stunning light straw color with a brilliant green edge. The nose opens with aromas of passion fruit, cape gooseberry, lemongrass and a signature wisp of Blackcurrant leaf. There is an amazing freshness as the wine enters the palate, with flavors aligning with the aromas and leading to a textured mid-palate and a lingering saline finish.
Elgin's unique cool climate influences are reflected beautifully in the subtle depth of flavor this Sauvignon Blanc achieves. This is a very enjoyable wine for sharing around the table with friends on a warm summer's evening.
Elgin's unique cool climate influences are reflected beautifully in the subtle depth of flavor this Sauvignon Blanc achieves. This is a very enjoyable wine for sharing around the table with friends on a warm summer's evening.
Immediately upon arrival the grapes were destemmed, crushed and cold pressed in our inert press (zero air). The press juice and free run juice were kept separate and settled overnight, followed by racking off the next day. Only the free run juice from the best blocks is used for the Reserve Collection Sauvignon blanc.
The juice was fermented at 15 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tanks with selected wine yeast. 9% of this blend is made up of wine fermented in 400L 3rd fill barrels and matured there for 5 months.
After fermentation the wine was sulphured and left on the lees for five months with regular lees stirring before stabilization, filtration and bottling.
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
The juice was fermented at 15 degrees Celsius in stainless steel tanks with selected wine yeast. 9% of this blend is made up of wine fermented in 400L 3rd fill barrels and matured there for 5 months.
After fermentation the wine was sulphured and left on the lees for five months with regular lees stirring before stabilization, filtration and bottling.
Winemaker: Stuart Botha
The Tokara farm was purchased in 1994 by GT Ferreira for residential purposes, but it wasn’t long before the great potential for planting vineyards was recognized and explored. Classic varietals were planted on the 400m above sea-level slopes. The cool air and low temperatures contribute to the excellent quality of Tokara Wines.
Tokara is a picture perfect destination which offers visitors a unique combination of award-winning wines, brandy and olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a restaurant featuring one of South Africa’s leading chefs as well as a delicatessen. The winery, on the R310 outside Stellenbosch, is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain.
Tokara is a picture perfect destination which offers visitors a unique combination of award-winning wines, brandy and olive oils, a gallery of fine art, a restaurant featuring one of South Africa’s leading chefs as well as a delicatessen. The winery, on the R310 outside Stellenbosch, is nestled among vineyards and olive groves on the crest of the Helshoogte Pass with sweeping views across False Bay and all the way to Table Mountain.
