Steenberg Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Both terroir and treatment are immediately evident in the glass. A resonance of dill, capers, greengage, and wet granite marry on both the nose and palate. Acidity and spice form the backbone, dominating on the palate, while a pithy yet creamy texture rounds out the overall mouthfeel. The textured, juicy palate shows citrus zest, vanilla and apricot. A lingering herbaceous and mineral finish completes the experience. This wine will be enhanced by a food pairing such as shellfish, or a Thai curry accented by ginger and lemongrass. Drink now, but wait five to seven years for a truly evolved experience


variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% ]
winemaker : JD Pretorius
wine of origin : Constantia
analysis : alc : 14.43 % vol  rs : 1.9 g/l  pH : 3.28  ta : 6.6 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : 0  

about the harvest: February / March 2022

in the cellar : The wine was fermented and aged in a combination of large (400l, 500l and 600l) French oak barrels (a few 1st, 2nd and 3rd fill but mainly older)
and a concrete egg (16% of the total blend) for a total of 7 months. After maturation the wine was returned for stabilisation and filtration before bottling in November 2022

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