Zorgvliet Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2024

The grapes were crushed and destemmed. Skin contact of 6 hrs was given. The juice was then pressed and cold settled for 2 days at 8 C. It was inoculated with a terroir selected yeast strain. After fermentation the wine was left on the fine lees for 6 months upon which it was clarified for bottling. 5% barrel fermented wine was added to improve the mouthfeel.

The 3.2 ha Block A16/15 is situated on a steeply terraced south facing slope. The scion clone is Clone 11 (Weerstasie) known for acid retention and expression of greener flavours. The elevation is 300-400m. This provides for moderate temperatures resulting in late but slow ripening of fruit. The soils are made up of leached, decomposed granite and sandstone. Gravel in the upper layers provides for good drainage in wet seasons and clay in the subsoil provides moisture retention in dry ones. Vineyards are trained on a 7-wire hedge and cane pruned by hand. Average yield is 8-10tons/ha.

6 months

100% Sauvignon Blanc; Single Vineyard

Salads dressed with vinaigrette, rich seafood dishes and Thai food. Also enjoy with goat milk cheese.

Zorgvliet Wines has been under the ownership of the van der Merwe's since 2002. It is a family-owned business, with family values. What makes it truly distinctive is the hands on approach to the overall running of the establishment. The Zorgvliet Family, with its unique sense of history and place, is devoted to creating enduring relationships with our clients. Our greatest asset, and the key to our success, is our people. We believe that true world-class status is only achieved when we combine the traditions of our local community with exceptional service.