2016 Klein Constantia Metis Sauvignon Blanc

Estate: Klein Constantia

Region: Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa

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Tasting Note:December 17, 2017

Second of the Sauvignon Blancs at Klein Constantia.

Light greenish yellow with floral, lemon grass and green notes on the nose. High acidity (7/10) with a medium body. Granny smith apples on the palate with some lemon zest. Medium plus finish with a slightly creamy mouthfeel.

This bottling is inspired by Pascal Jolivet and his work in Sancerre. Aged in stainless steel and on the lees for 12 months.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2022.

Rating:

89 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the estate, release price is R230.00 or around $19.00.

Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa, Metis, Klein ConstantiaGreg BallingtonPascal Jolivet, Matthew Day, Klein Constantia, Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc, 2016, Metis, White Wine, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, December 2017, $, 89 Points, Estate Visit, South AfricaComment