Beautifully balanced and fresh with lots of vibrant “zip”. Rich tropical flavours of ripe, yellow gooseberries and fresh ginger give the wine its broad mouthfeel while the leesy creaminess and crisp acidity combine to create an exceptionally long tail.
Suggested accompaniments include Caprese salads, fresh coleslaw with roasted pine nuts, Asian-style salads with roasted sesame seeds and grilled sole with crispy, fried capers and fresh onion.
Stellenzicht Golden Triangle Sauvignon Blanc 2015 (6/case) (R79/BOTTLE)
Winemaker’s comments
Colour:
Bright and vibrant with a sparkling green tint showing through the pale straw.
Bouquet:
A complex mingling of herbaceous nettles and rocket with fruity, tropical notes of yellow apples, pears and apricots. Unexpectedly-rich lees undertones.
Taste:Beautifully balanced and fresh with lots of vibrant “zip”. Rich tropical flavours of ripe, yellow gooseberries and fresh ginger give the wine its broad mouthfeel while the leesy creaminess and crisp acidity combine to create an exceptionally long tail.
Ageing potential:Under the correct cellaring conditions, the wine should reach its full potential at an age of around three to four years. Those who, however, enjoy the majesty of a mature Sauvignon blanc should keep a few bottles for an additional few years – they will be pleasantly surprised by what this wine offers.
Food pairing:Suggested accompaniments include Caprese salads, fresh coleslaw with roasted pine nuts, Asian-style salads with roasted sesame seeds and grilled sole with crispy, fried capers and fresh onion.
Chemical analysisAlcohol: 14,0% by vol
Residual sugar: 2,9 g/l
Total acidity: 6.5 g/l
pH: 3.13
Total extract: 19, g/l
Free SO2: 42 ppm at bottling
Total SO2: 133 ppm at bottling
Winemaker: Guy Webber assisted by Nataleé Botha
Viticulturist: Quintus van Wyk
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Grape variety: Sauvignon blanc (with a touch of Semillon)
Free SO2: 42 ppm at bottling
Total SO2: 133 ppm at bottling