Winery:
Gabriëlskloof
Grapes:
Sauvignon Blanc
Region:
South Africa / Western Cape / Bot River
Volume:
750ml
Vintage:
2020
Description:
This is a distinctive, minimal-intervention Sauvignon Blanc fermented and aged in amphora, which emphasizes texture and purity over overt fruitiness. The style is more restrained and savory compared to typical Sauvignon Blanc, showing subtle fruit, herbal complexity, and a gentle grip. It’s layered, slightly rustic, and focused on structure and minerality rather than bright, zesty aromatics.
Food Pairing:
Grilled vegetables, fresh oysters, goat cheese, herb-roasted chicken, light seafood dishes
TASTING NOTES
- Nose – Subtle aromas of citrus peel, green herbs, and dried grass, with hints of stone fruit, earth, and a faint floral lift.
- Taste – Textured and dry, with restrained citrus and orchard fruit, herbal notes, and a slightly phenolic grip from amphora aging; balanced by fresh acidity.
- Finish – Long and savory, with lingering herbal notes, gentle minerality, and a dry, structured close.
