First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc

To be enjoyed with seafood, pasta, salad or simply on its own.

Prior to the harvest we had a good Winter with enough cold units and good rain, but when Spring set in, the Winter unfortunately didn't stop. It was still cold and wet with lots of rain in the Cape South Coast region in November, which is not at all ideal during flowering season and so many wet days created the right conditions for the development of severe Downy Mildew throughout the region. This can have a devastating effect on the canopy and in the grape bunches and can cause a dramatic loss of the crop. Our vines were still sensitive after last year's hail damage, their reserves were not what they should have been and fertility in the buds was less than ideal. Add to that the cold, wet, windy conditions during flowering season and then the Downy Mildew. The resulting small crop made intense wines with loads of fruit and fresh acidity. Harvesting was almost 10 days late and we only started 15th Feb with Sauvignon Blanc. The Semillon crop was also effected and due to this we only have small 3% in the final wine. The result was a very low yield but excellent quality.

Innovative winemaking techniques, cold fermentation with selected yeast strains and lees contact for six months.

Strandveld Vineyards lies between Elim and Cape Agulhas, just 9km from the sea, shaped by strong winds, cool temperatures, and a maritime climate. Its unique terroir of coastal conditions and diverse soils gives the wines their distinctive character. Inspired by early explorers, the vineyards were established in 2001 by pioneers drawn to this rugged, promising landscape.