Sauvignon Blanc

The ideal wine aperitif but best enjoyed with food. Refreshing summer time wine, it pairs well with salads and lighter meats. Richer seafood and cheese platters make it work through autumn and winter.

Seasons leading up to the 2019 harvest was a dry but not warm, we have quite a big diurnal difference due to our altitude, thus the evenings was cool and days moderate during harvest. Due to the dry summer, harvesting of Sauvignon blanc grapes was early, starting on the 7th of February and receiving the last grapes the 1st of March. Picking of the grapes took place in the early hours of the morning– starting at 3 AM to ensure the grapes are cool. Grapes came in at sugars of 21-23 ° Brix, with acidities between 6.5 and 8.6 g/l.

Total time on fine lees was three months. The Semillon component was fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks, 3nd and 4th fill French oak barrels and a 2600 l Oak vat.

The aim is elegance, balance and expression of terroir. Vintage conditions and the quality of the grapes dictate decisions made in the cellar - there are no fixed rules or recipes that are followed. Dry ice is used abundantly. Pressing is always gentle. Only free run juice is fermented.

Paul Cluver Wines is a family owned and family run winery focused on producing world class wines that reflect the uniqueness of the cool-climate Elgin terroir. The family is proud to have pioneered the Elgin appellation and for being a leader in sustainable farming.