Capaia Sauvignon Blanc 2021

This classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a pale straw colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical and passion fruit flavours. The aromas support a balanced palate presenting ripe fruit and lively acidity that compliments each other. This light- to medium-bodied wine is rounded off with an enticing crisp finish.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Capaia Wines

winemaker : Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Stephan Potgieter

wine of origin : Philadelphia

analysis : alc : 14 % vol rs : 1.6 g/l pH : 3.32 ta : 6.3 g/l so2 : 92 mg/l fso2 : 33 mg/l

type : White style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fruity

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

ageing : Enjoy within 2-3 years.

For the last four years, the Western Cape experienced a severe drought with smaller crops year on year. This year our vineyards produced 45% more grapes than it did the past four years, thanks to good reserves accumulated in the post-harvest period, rain during critical berry growth stages and a moderate climate throughout the growing season.

about the harvest:

The vines really took their time to prepare for the 2021 harvest. Moderate weather throughout the season, and specifically during harvest time, resulted in grapes ripening slower, while developing exceptional colour and flavour.

in the cellar :

The grapes were destemmed and crushed with skin contact overnight before being pressed. The wine was then cold fermented for about 20 days, using different yeast strains. Following fermentation, the wine spent another 4 months on fine lees, before bottled.

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