Steenberg Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc 2020

The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc 2020 is a pure expression of the Steenberg terroir and shows notes of nettle, gunflint, elderflower and fynbos on the nose, while the palate supports the aromas with fresh lemon zest and subtle hints of stone fruit and asparagus. A mouth-watering acidity accompanies a full and long finish achieved with extended lees contact in tank.

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variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]

winery : Steenberg Vineyards

winemaker : Elunda Basson

wine of origin : Constantia

analysis : alc : 14.16 % vol rs : 2.1 g/l pH : 3.5 ta : 5.4 g/l

type : White style : Dry body : Full taste : Mineral

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork

AWARDS

2021 Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 - Winner

ageing : Cellaring of between 10 – 20 years.

in the vineyard : Soil type: Clovelly / Oakleaf / Avalon
Trellising: Elongated Perold
Age of vines: 13-30 years
Pruning: Spur - 2 bud
Yield: 7 ton/ha
Origin: Constantia

about the harvest: Harvested February 2020.

in the cellar : The Black Swan Sauvignon Blanc is a blend of the top two Sauvignon Blanc vineyards on Steenberg and is a selection of the best fruit from the vintage. The grapes were crushed / de-stemmed and left on the skins for 18 hours at very cold temperatures. The juice was then left to settle for 2 days before fermentation. A slow and cold fermentation resulted in a fresh, yet weighted wine. The wine was kept on the lees for 9 months before being stabilised and bottled in November 2020.

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