2016 Klein Constantia Perdeblokke Sauvignon Blanc

Estate: Klein Constantia
Region: Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa
Vineyard: Perdeblokke
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Tasting Note:December 17, 2017

Last of the Sauvignon Blancs at Klein Constantia.

Light greenish yellow. Very fresh on the nose with white floral notes, a little nutty, lovely white and stone fruits as well as some gooseberries. Heavy acidity (7.5/10) and medium plus bodied. Layered palate with citrus notes as well as some other lighter fruits and balanced throughout. Long finish.

Made out of 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the Perdeblokke vineyard. Perdeblokke refers to the horses that use to till the vineyard at around 220 meters above sea level since the slopes were too steep for machines. Fermented in stainless steel before being transfered to 500L neutral French oak barrels for 9 months on the lees.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2023.

Rating:

91 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the estate, sold out at the estate, one store in South Africa was selling it for R216.00 or around $18.00.

Klein Constantia, Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, PerdeblokkeGreg Ballington2016, Klein Constantia, Perdeblokke, Sauvignon Blanc, $, White Wine, 91 Points, December 2017, Constantia, Coastal Region, Cape Peninsula, South Africa, Western Cape, Estate Visit, Matthew DayComment