Sauvignon Blanc

A stunning wine for summer celebrations, picnics and get togethers. Pairs extremely well with seafood and pasta dishes.

The vineyards are situated 200m and 400m above sea level. Vertical Shoot Positioning (VSP) trellis systems ensure the forming and preservation of classic Sauvignon blanc aromas along with careful canopy management. The grapes were harvested at the end of February 2023.

The hand harvested grapes were transported to the cellar in the early hours of the morning. The grapes were pressed as quickly as possible upon arrival at the cellar. Cold alcoholic fermentation at 14-17°C ensured the preservation of typical Sauvignon blanc aromas. Four months of extended lees contact on the fine lees and regular lees stirring after fermentation gave the wine a lush and savoury palate texture.

Down to earth with a rich history and winemaking tradition, Blaauwklippen produces wines of distinction in harmony with the simplicity of country living. Shaped by centuries, people are at the heart of Blaauwklippen’s legacy that is shared in abundance with contemporary design and artisanal flair. In 1977 the first Zinfandel vineyards to be planted in South Africa were established on Blaauwklippen with the first vintage released in 1980. This pioneering spirit led us to produce world-class Zinfandel for decades and today we remain one of only three Zinfandel producers in the country. Launched in 1984, the Blaauwklippen Blending Competition is the only one of its kind in South Africa, aimed at consumers rather than producers, inviting wine-lovers to try out the art of wine blending for themselves. Narina Cloete has been the winemaker at Blaauwklippen since June 2016. She graduated with an Honours BSc Agriculture (Oenology) cum laude from the University of Stellenbosch. She serves on various wine judging panels including the South African Young Wine Show, FNB Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc, Cape Vintners Classification, Blaauwklippen Blending Competition, Veritas Awards and the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show. She also judged in Spain at the 2018 Zarcillo International Wine Competition. The Blaauwklippen Family Market, held every Sunday, is a popular Winelands destination with an array of food, arts and crafts, live music, a monthly antiques fair and the estate’s child-friendly facilities and activities.