Fresh and complex array of pear, grapefruit, fresh white asparagus initially with toasted nutmeg, coconut and quince following on and rounding off a very enticing first experience of the wine.
Food Pairing Very versatile with food pairings, this wine handles a multitude of dishes from rich citrus-glazed duck; grilled sole with capers and lemonbutter; creamy mussel pots and skate wings with lemon, thyme and fresh onion.
Stellenzicht The Ratio Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 2015 (6/case) (R164/BOTTLE)
Winemaker: Guy Webber assisted by Nataleé Botha
Appellation: Stellenbosch
Grape Varietal: Sauvignon blanc (62%) Sémillon (38%)Winemaker’s comments:
Colour: Vibrant pale straw with attractive green tint.
Nose: Fresh and complex array of pear, grapefruit, fresh white asparagus initially with toasted nutmeg, coconut and quince following on and rounding off a very enticing first experience of the wine.
Palate: Complex with the fresh acidity balanced by butteryfullness on the initial palate. The rich and broad mid-palate is followed up by a lean and crisp elegance in the lingering aftertaste.
Ageing potential: Three to eight years.
Food Pairing: Very versatile with food pairings, this wine handles a multitude of dishes from rich citrus-glazed duck; grilled sole with capers and lemonbutter; creamy mussel pots and skate wings with lemon, thyme and fresh onion.
Chemical analysis:Alcohol: 13,46 %vol
Total Extract: 20,1 g/l
Residual Sugar: 2,4 g/l
Total Acid: 5,6 g/l
Volatile Acid: 0,33 g/l
pH: 3,30
Free SO2: 44 ppm
Total SO2: 130 ppm(at release)