Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc

This elegant premium wine harmonizes beautifully with sea-foods, sea-food pasta and spicy foods such as Chinese and Thai dishes. Also excellent with fresh fruit-based green salads and dishes containing semi-dried tomatoes. It is also a stylish, sociable wine for enjoyment as an aperitif.

Conditions after harvest-time in 2019 were favourable for vineyards and good reserves were built up in the vines. Rainfall was lower than average, but there was adequate cold, while water was sufficient to ensure good and even budding. Summer conditions were mild, with no heat peaks — favourable for flavour development. The harvest was larger than in 2019, while acids were slightly lower, probably as a result of the larger production.

The wine was removed from the heavy lees and left on the fine lees for 5 months, followed by blending.

The grapes were harvested at between 20 and 22 Balling. The wine was left on the lees for approximately 16 hours. Fermentation was at approximately 14 degrees Celsius.

La Motte is a Franschhoek wine estate with a long-standing reputation for classic South African wines and Cape heritage. Known for Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Syrah and elegant red blends, the estate combines Franschhoek character with a polished, food-friendly style.