Iona VineyardsSauvignon Blanc 2019 (R134.83 per bottle, 6 bottles)

About

Beautiful purity of limes and ripe gooseberry, with tropical, floral and fine herbal notes, ruby grapefruit and white pear drop on the finish. This is cool climate Sauvignon blanc – vibrant, mineral, elegant, balanced and delicate, with a long, layered and complex finish.

Product Features

• We aim for elegance, balance and to express the unique terroir of the Elgin Highlands. 
• 10% skin contact for between 8-12 hours.
• The wine was kept on the gross lees for 5 months and stirred regularly to enhance the richness of the mid-palate. 
• The 4% Sémillon component was fermented naturally in 2nd and 3rd fill 500L French oak barrels to enhance the mid-palate weight and to add complexity to the wine. 
• A selection of different Sauvignon Blanc vineyard sites were naturally fermented in 500L French oak barrels. 
• The barrel fermentation component made up 4% of the final blend.

Product Specifications

• Vintage: 2019
• Region: Elgin
• Alcohol by volume: 13.63%