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Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish.
Further description
Platter's South African Wine Guide - 4.5 stars
Country of origin
South Africa
Package type
Glass
Other Information
The fruits of the different plots were vinified separately. Most of the grapes were pressed directly without destemming, allowed to settle for a night and then fermented in stainless steel vats at a temperature controlled between 16-18°C (61-64 F). No malolactic fermentation.
The different lots were blended in December and the wine was aged on its fine lees in stainless steel vats for 3 months. Bottled in March 2023 in 750 ml Tokaji bottle with glass stoppers.
The different lots were blended in December and the wine was aged on its fine lees in stainless steel vats for 3 months. Bottled in March 2023 in 750 ml Tokaji bottle with glass stoppers.
Allergen Information
Contains Sulphites
Dietary Information
Suitable for Vegans
Suitable for Vegetarians
Suitable for Vegetarians
Brand
Neil Ellis
Brand details
THE GROENEKLOOF SAUVIGNON BLANC WAS FIRST PRODUCED IN 1991 FROM GRAPES GROWN ON THE SAME PROPERTY WE USE TODAY. IT IS CONSIDERED A LEGEND IN SOUTH AFRICAN NEW-WORLD STYLE SAUVIGNON BLANC AND HONOURS THE WAY WE WERE MEANT TO ENJOY WINE: WITH FRIENDS AND GOOD FOOD.
Manufacturer
R310 Helshoogte Pass
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
Stellenbosch
7600
South Africa
History
Mindful that no single vineyard can satisfy the needs of all grape varieties, Neil Ellis set out to identify distinct terroir in which individual varieties will excel. He placed the emphasis not only on the environment but also on caring viticultural practices by a dedicated team of growers which extends through to the winemaking practices.
Agent
Gonzalez Byass UK
Grape variety
Sauvignon Blanc
Current vintage
2021
Regional information
Groenekloof is situated near Darling on the West Coast and consists of a series of hills running parallel to the ocean.
These bush vines are low-yielding vineyards with no supplementary irrigation. The soil consists of predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities
These bush vines are low-yielding vineyards with no supplementary irrigation. The soil consists of predominantly decomposed granite and clay with good water-retention capacities
Tasting notes
Predominant flavours are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavoursome finish.
Alcohol by volume
13
Units
9.8
Producer
Neil Ellis Wines
Serving suggestions
Fresh seafood and summer salads
Vinification details
Harvest commenced on the 11th February and carried through to the 19th February. Grapes were harvested between 21.6 and 22.8°B with a total acid of 8.0 g/l and a pH of 3.2-3.4.
The juice was cleaned by means of flotation after it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. The wine was left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling.
The juice was cleaned by means of flotation after it was racked and inoculated to ferment at low temperatures. The wine was left on the lees for 3 months before blending and bottling.
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