A serious, coastal Sauvignon Blanc shaped by wind, time, and restraint — this is not your typical quick-ferment white.
Key Features
- Wild Yeast Fermentation → Naturally fermented over seven months for added depth and complexity
- Old Vine Fruit → 20-year-old vines deliver concentration and character
- Barrel-Aged → Extended lees contact in seasoned barrels creates a rich, textured palate
- Biodynamic Farming → Demeter-certified practices enhance purity and site expression
- Coastal Terroir → Schapenberg’s ocean-facing slopes bring freshness and mineral salinity
Specifications
| Wine Type | White Wine |
| Varietal | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Region | Schapenberg, Stellenbosch, South Africa |
| Farming | Biodynamic (Demeter-certified) |
| Fermentation | Wild yeast, 7 months in old barrels (90%) and tank (10%) |
| Altitude | 270–300 metres above sea level |
| Soil Type | Granitic soils |
| Ageing Potential | Drink now – 2029 (peak 2025–2027) |