Ernie Els Sauvignon Blanc

TASTING NOTES

The Sauvignon Blanc is very light in colour and body, but shows fine concentration from the dry 2018 vintage. Spellbinding notes of passion fruit and fig excite the nose, while hints of orange blossom and minerals give complexity. It is richly textured and dry, with a nicely balanced tropical fruit core and citrus edge. Gentle notes of creme de cassis give extra depth to a serious, yet generous palate. It is linear in style, with a spine of fresh acidity that carries layers of long-lasting fruit.

PAIRING

Great pairing for Vietnamese stewed fish with herbs or a fresh Vietnamese salad with light dressing.

 

Color White
Grape Varieties 100% Sauvignon Blanc
ABV (Alcohol By Volume) 13%
Bottle Size Available 75 cl
Type of Soil  Ancient soils of decomposed granite
Vinification The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning. On the sorting table, all excess stalks and inferior berries were carefully removed. Grape bunches were gently de-stemmed with a de-stalker and lightly crushed. The wine was settled overnight and the sediment racked-off the following day. Fermentation took place at low temperatures (12-14°C) in stainless steel tanks with a combination of yeasts, over a two week period. Working very reductively in the cellar after both crushing and de-stemming, post fermentation lees contact was maintained for two months with weekly stirring of the lees before racking and stabilization prior to bottling. This wine is crafted in a fresh style without any oak component.