Capaia Sauvignon Blanc 2021

TECHNICAL ANALYSIS

Winemaker

Stephan von Neipperg, Bernabé Strydom, Stephan Potgieter

Main Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Alcohol

14 %vol

Type

White

Style

Dry

Body

Medium

Taste

Fruity

pH

3,32

RS

1,6 g/l

Total Acid

6,3 g/l

SO2

92 mg/l

Free SO2

33 mg/l

Appellation

Philadelphia

TASTING NOTES

This classically styled Sauvignon Blanc presents a pale straw colour. The nose is complex with an array of tropical and passion fruit flavours. The aromas support a balanced palate presenting ripe fruit and lively acidity that compliments each other. This light- to medium-bodied wine is rounded off with an enticing crisp finish.

DESCRIPTION

Ageing Potential

Enjoy within 2-3 years.

Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

About The Harvest

The vines really took their time to prepare for the 2021 harvest. Moderate weather throughout the season, and specifically during harvest time, resulted in grapes ripening slower, while developing exceptional colour and flavour.

In The Cellar

The grapes were destemmed and crushed with skin contact overnight before being pressed. The wine was then cold fermented for about 20 days, using different yeast strains. Following fermentation, the wine spent another 4 months on fine lees, before bottled.

Additional Information

For the last four years, the Western Cape experienced a severe drought with smaller crops year on year. This year our vineyards produced 45% more grapes than it did the past four years, thanks to good reserves accumulated in the post-harvest period, rain during critical berry growth stages and a moderate climate throughout the growing season.