Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc

Asian-style pan-fried Corvina sea bass with Sauvignon Blanc-simmered leeks and Shiitake mushrooms.

Prior to the harvest we has a very good Winter with enough cold units and good rain, but when Spring set in we noticed that 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 what it should be. Fortunately for us not all of our vineyards were affected. The result was a low yield but very good quality.

Innovative winemaking techniques, cold fermentation with selected yeast strains tanks and lees contact for five 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.