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Sauvignon blanc is best paired with a chalky Goats cheese or a creamy chicken and mushroom casserole.

Well-drained soil; good water retention. Important percentage of clay in topsoil. The Vineyard is 287- 338m above sea level. Grapes are cropped at 8 tons per hectare (55hl/ha)

Maturation in oak: 10months inFrench Oak, 20% in new French oak pigeons (500L), 30% in second/third fill French oak pigeons (500L), 50% fresh portion kept in stainless steel for the duration. Maturation in bottle before release: 3months in tank and 6months in bottle

A fuller style Sauvignon blanc of which 50% ferments and ages in oak for 10 months and 50% matures on the lees in stainless steel.

Hermanuspietersfontein is a Walker Bay producer with one of South Africa’s most distinctive wine identities, from its long Afrikaans name to its playful, Afrikaans-only wine labels. Behind the laid-back personality is a serious focus on cool-climate wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Bordeaux-style blends and regional favourites from the Hermanus area.