Amphora Sauvignon Blanc 2024
R 345.00
ABOUT
The Amphora Sauvignon Blanc forms part of our Projects Range. These are wines we can get geeky about—interesting, small runs and slightly quirky—but always delicious!
VINEYARD NOTES
The 2024 vintage was marked by a wet winter and spring, fostering vigorous vineyard growth, whilst challenging weather during flowering resulted in lower yields. The fruit for this wine comes from two sources—half from our own vineyards, with the rest sourced from two vineyards in Olifantsrivier.
WINEMAKING
Whole bunch pressed and 100% wild fermented in clay amphorae. Aged for seven months on gross lees without any additions, with minimal SO₂ additions just before bottling. Locally made, these amphorae have been developed over ten years of trial and error. Ranging in sizes—between 500L and 860L—they are porous, with no lining inside, allowing for the perfect amount of micro-oxidation during maturation.
TASTING NOTE
Another alluringly atypical expression of Sauvignon Blanc, with aromas of wet stone, passion fruit and white pear to the fore. The variety is betrayed by a distinctive blackcurrant leaf note on the nose and dried seaweed on the palate, whilst a faintly leesy mouthfeel fills the mid-palate. A zippy, citrus-rind acidity keeps the wine tense and energetic.
TECHNICAL
Alc 13.5% vol | RS 3 | TA 6.8 | pH 3.17
Collections: Projects, White wines
