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Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc(2001)
- Winery:
- Klein Constantia
- Varietal:
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Region:
- South Africa > Coastal Region > Constantia
- Type:
- White Wine
- User Tags:
- citrus, lenoir grape, white grape, zesty, lemon, dried, hay, rosé, floral, romanian cheese
Vintage 2001
General Grown on the lower south-facing mountain slopes of Klein Constantia Estate, the Sauvignon Blanc vines enjoy cool breezes from both sides of the narrow Cape Peninsula, producing a wine of distinctive varietal character.
Description A full-bodied, powerful wine with intense fig and capsicum aromas. Dry, with crisp acidity, concentrated fruit flavours and a long dry finish.
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc 90%, Semillon 10%
Wine Record Grapes were harvested by hand in mid-February of this moderate vintage. Limited skin contact in rototanks read more...
General Grown on the lower south-facing mountain slopes of Klein Constantia Estate, the Sauvignon Blanc vines enjoy cool breezes from both sides of the narrow Cape Peninsula, producing a wine of distinctive varietal character.
Description A full-bodied, powerful wine with intense fig and capsicum aromas. Dry, with crisp acidity, concentrated fruit flavours and a long dry finish.
Grape Variety Sauvignon Blanc 90%, Semillon 10%
Wine Record Grapes were harvested by hand in mid-February of this moderate vintage. Limited skin contact in rototanks read more...
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June 2007
- Sauvignon Blanc is grown on the lower, south-facing slopes of Klein Constantia Estate. Atlantic and Indian ocean breezes ensure a relatively long and cool growing season, resulting in wines of distinctive varietal character. Unirrigated soils consists of decomposed Table Mountain granite. A full-bodied, powerful wine with intense fig and capsicum aromas. Dry, with crisp acidity, concentrated fruit flavours and a long dry finish.
- Wine & Spirits Magazine
- 94/100
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June 2007
