Sauvignon Blanc

Citrus cured white fish with a burnt orange gel. Simple garden salads. Grilled asparagus or zucchini, topped with chopped parsley, is a great match for our Sauvignon Blanc.

In stark contrast to the previous vintage, this growing season was defined by near-perfect climatological conditions. A cool and sufficiently wet winter preceded a long and dry growing season with the fortuitous lack of major weather events. Ripening of the even and balanced crop occurred during mild sunny days, interspersed by timely and moderate rain. Picking commenced on the 7 of February and concluded five weeks later.

Multiple picking dates stretch over a period of up to three weeks, allowing for the wine’s initial fresh acidity to balance with a rich fruit profile - induced by a later ripening component. A small portion of the grapes undergoes an overnight skincontact period, in which the backbone for a full and concentrated mouthfeel starts to form. Handpicked fruit arrives at the cellar before the heat of the afternoon and is gently crushed, destemmed and pressed. Free-run portions are fermented long and cool, followed by a period of maturation on lees, before the first bottling run in May 2025.

One of South Africa’s most awarded boutique wine estates lies in a scenic valley just an hour and a half from Cape Town called Hemel-en-Aarde or Heaven-and-Earth. Framed by great fold mountains and breath-taking ocean views it is one of the coolest wine-making regions in the Cape with duplex soil structures and sun-facing slopes. The promise of the unique terroir is harnessed by winemaker Chris Albrecht in slow-ripened flavour-rich wines of exceptional quality. Bouchard Finlayson is globally acclaimed for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa as well as exceptional Chardonnays and Sauvignon Blancs. The vineyards are surrounded by an indigenous floral conservancy alive with birdsong and wildflowers. Beyond the beauty of the farm itself you can discover the enchantments of the local area. Some of the popular attractions of nearby Hermanus include whale-watching; shark-cage diving; mountain hiking or biking; browsing art antiques and shops; and of course the white sandy beaches.