This award winning wine earned a mighty 97 points (Gold) at the Trophy Wine Show 2024. The nose shows vibrant lime, gooseberry and nectarine with subtle oak spice and undertones of fresh nettle. The generous mouth feel is supported with a fine natural lime acidity that gives the wine length and focus. A sublime expression of Stellenbosch Sauvignon Blanc with just a dash of Semillon, this is a wine for Sauvignon Blanc purists who are looking for something special to elevate their collection. Best enjoyed well chilled but not ice cold. A must-try!
South to South-West facing vineyards look out over False Bay and are planted on the coolest site on our farm. The soil is mainly decomposed granite with clay subsoil helping to buffer the vines during stress. The grapes from these sites derive the full benefit from the cool sea breeze during ripening that helps retain pungency and acidity. The grapes were crushed and given 6-8 hours of skin contact before gently pressing off for settling. The wine was racked to a combination of French oak barrels and concrete eggs for fermentation and kept on the gross lees for 8 months. The final blend components were 10% new oak, 20% concrete egg and 70% older 500L barrels.
Winemaker: Hagen Viljoen
Winemaker: Hagen Viljoen
Situated on the Stellenbosch Wine Route, Zevenwacht Wine Estate has viticultural roots which penetrate deep into the historic past of South Africa. The wines of Zevenwacht are distinguished by their classic style and finely crafted elegance.
