Steenberg Blanc 2024

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.

variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Elunda Basson
wine of origin : Constantia
analysis : alc : 14.4 % vol  rs : 2.5 g/l  pH : 3.3  ta : 5.9 g/l  
type : White  
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

ageing : Drink now but wait five to seven years for a truly evolved experience.

in the vineyard : Soil type: Clovelly / Oakleaf / Avalon
Trellising: Elongated Perold
Age of vines: 15 - 28 years
Pruning: Spur - 2 bud
Yield: 8 ton/ha

about the harvest: A unique Sauvignon Blanc, the 2024 Blanc Sauvignon Blanc hails from carefully selected vineyard blocks on our Constantia estate. A fresh coastal breeze cools the vines, ensuring the grapes retain a bracing acidity alongside pure fruit character.

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 for a total of 9 months. After maturation the wine was returned for stabilisation and filtration before bottling in January 2025.

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