variety : Sauvignon Blanc [ 100% Sauvignon Blanc ]
winemaker : Liza Goodwin
wine of origin : Coastal Region
analysis : alc : 13 % vol rs : 2.06 g/l pH : 3.45 ta : 6.2 g/l
type : White style : Dry body : Full wooded
pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Cork
in the vineyard : Bamboes Bay lies on the edge of the world, just 540 meters from the icy Atlantic Ocean, along South Africa’s remote Cape West Coast. It’s a place shaped by extremes: relentless coastal winds, limestone-laced Hutton soils, and the everpresent whisper of the sea. As South Africa’s smallest demarcated wine ward, Bamboes Bay is more than a location - it’s a frontier. The 2025 vintage tells a story of nature in perfect balance. Cool days and ocean mist wrapped the vineyards in a gentle shroud, slowing the ripening and allowing each grape to develop with striking clarity. Harvested at first light on February 28th, the fruit showed remarkable intensity. Small, concentrated bunches brimming with coastal energy and purity.
in the cellar : Crafted with minimal intervention and guided by nature’s hand, the Bamboes Bay Hollebaksstrandfontein Sauvignon Blanc is an untamed expression of its coastal terroir. Fermented with wild yeasts and matured for 10 months in 500L Austrian oak barrels and 400L ceramic amphorae, this wine reflects both ancient methods and bold innovation. It captures the raw beauty of its origin. While immediate temptation is understandable, the true adventurer will wait: this age-worthy wine promises to evolve, gaining complexity and soul over the next 7 years. For those who seek authenticity and depth, this wine is more than a drink - it’s a discovery.