Zevenwacht Z 360° Sauvignon Blanc 2019

The nose shows concentrated aromas of nettles, crushed figand passion fruit, with hints of grapefruit that continues on to the palate. The generous mouth feel is supported with a fine natural lime acidity that gives the wine length and focus. Previous vintages confirm that this wine ages beautifully and develops more complexity over time as flavours subtly change.

An enticing accompaniment to fresh mouthwatering tropical fruit skewers or with seafood such as seared tuna served with rocket and green mango, calamari or crayfish with lemon butter. Invent a tantilizing combination of your own to complement the complexity of this Sauvignon Blanc.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 85% Sauvignon Blanc, 15% Semillon ]
winemaker : Hagen Viljoen
wine of origin : Stellenbosch
analysis : alc : 14 % vol  rs : 2.3 g/l  pH : 3.51  ta : 6.4 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

AWARDS
Platter's Awards 2021: 4.5 Stars

ageing : Most certainly delicious now but matures beautifully for up to 3 years.

Zevenwacht Wine Estate, situated on the beautiful Stellenbosch Wine Route is a modern wine farm with a 300 year history. Owned and managed by the Johnson Family, the Estate has a strong commitment to historic and cultural preservation as well as conservation of the surrounding indigenous environment. Two prime farming locations provide the grapes for the Zevenwacht winery. The home vineyard on the Estate’s panoramic 450 hectare maritime influenced property, supplies the majority of the grapes. The farm Zevenrivieren, situated at the crest of the Helshoogte Pass, provides winemaker, Hagen Viljoen, with a boutique selection of grapes that add to the fascinating variety of the wines.

in the vineyard : South facing and elevated 340 meters above sea level, these 20-year-old vines look out over False Bay and are planted on the coolest site on our farm. The soil is mainly decomposed granite with clay subsoil helping to buffer the vines during stress. The grapes from this site derive the full benefit from the cool sea breeze during the slow ripening stages. Pungency, aroma and full concentration are the hallmark of this fine Sauvignon Blanc. There is no shortage of these varietal characteristics on these lofty southern slopes.

in the cellar : 

For the final 360° 2019 selection, we used 85% Sauvignon Blanc and 15% barrel fermented Semillon. The Sauvignon Blanc was tank-fermented at 14°. The wine spent 8 months on the fine lees with monthly stirring for the first 6 months. The 15% wooded Semillon gives the wine mid-palate weight, length with an oily lime finish, beautiful mouthfeel, concentration and flavor that develops as the wine ages in bottle.

Body: Medium
Acidity: Fresh Acidity
Barrel Treatment: 15% 1st and 2nd  fill French oak.

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