Fat Lady Sauvignon Blanc

Refreshing mineral finish makes it perfect to enjoy on its own but pairs well with fresh salads, fish, and goats milk cheese.

Vineyard site is predominantly on a west to southwest facing slope at 203m above sea level approximately 5.19km from the cool South Atlantic Ocean. Registered as Single Vineyard. All grapes were handpicked early in the morning of Friday 18 March 2022. Total = 7206.2kg @ 2.35tons/ha (One press load).

After fermenting the wine in T7, it was left for 3 weeks on the fermentation lees before racked with some healthy fine lees to T19 and 10 x 225L old French oak barrels to mature for 4 months.

The grapes were chilled to 10°C overnight in a cold room and processed the next morning. Hand sorted and destemmed before a gentle 3h pressing cycle. Juice settled for 48h in T7. Total yield = 4800L (675L/ton). Settled Juice was racked to a stainless-steel tank (T5) and co-inoculated with cultivated yeast strains for a cold fermentation not exceeding 18°C. Fermentation took 21 days to complete.

Hasher Family Estate is a family-owned farm in South Africa’s sought after Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Founded by the Herten-Haspeslagh family, the farm represents the coming together of centuries of European farming heritage with a lifelong passion for Africa. Run by a young and passionate team, the farm proudly produces exceptional wines that celebrate the cool maritime climate and unique soil the area has become known for.