Groot Phesantekraal Marizanne Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Inviting aromas of quince, cumquat and orange blossom which follow through on the palate with hints of mango, nutmeg, and vanilla bean. The palate in the 2023 vintage has got beautiful tension and tightness which will allow the wine to open up in the years to come.

Fluffy passionfruit sponge cake served with poached pears, white chocolate pastry cream, and a vanilla bean ice cream, or Crispy Panko crumbed chicken breast served with pickled cucumbers, baby marrow and peas, topped with creamy brie and red onion.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% ]
winemaker : Richard Schroeder
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 12.95 % vol  rs : 3.3 g/l  pH : 3.47  ta : 7.1 g/l  
type : White  style : Dry  body : Medium  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : The wine is matured in separate vessels for approximately 9 months and blended proportionally afterwards.

in the vineyard : The grapes for this vintage hails predominantly from block 5, the older block and with a minor contribution from the younger vines in block 10. All the grapes are sourced from vines on the higher end of the south-facing slopes.

in the cellar : Juice from the older block is fermented in amphora with skins and in barrels, whereas the juice from the younger vines were fermented in a concrete egg.

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