Durbanville Wine Valley Sauvignon Blanc 2024
120.00
Ten winemakers from South Africa’s premier cool-climate winemaking region of Durbanville have unveiled their latest vintage of its collaborative Sauvignon Blanc. As with its previous two iterations, the 2024 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc pooled the champion talents of the region’s renowned wine growers and winemakers. Consequently, it has become a South African super Sauvignon Blanc, with the 2024 release raising the bar yet again.
The cool, two-ocean-influenced climate of the Durbanville Wine Valley is ideal for the slow and flavourful development of wine grapes, particularly Sauvignon Blanc. It is for this reason that Durbanville is one of the oldest and most favoured wine regions in the Cape, consistently receiving top international honours for Sauvignon Blanc in particular. Simply named Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc, contributors to the collaboration wine include Bloemendal, D'Aria, De Grendel, Diemersdal, Durbanville Hills, Groot Phesantekraal, Klein Roosboom, Maastricht, Meerendal and Nitida. Its final production was entrusted to the winemakers of Diemersdal.
LABEL DESIGN
The label highlights the many facets of Durbanville, with the vineyards and wine grapes as
centre piece alongside proteas – South Africa’s national flower as well as an indicator of nature aligned
viticulture.
The region’s Dutch heritage is reflected in images of the historic Dutch Reformed Church, 1840
Onze Molen windmill and Cape Dutch homestead, as well as the Delft-blue rendering. Its
proximity and link with the Cape are depicted through the view of Table Mountain, but also
canons traditionally used to signal local farmers that trading ships had arrived at Table Bay. The
association with agriculture also emerges in the tractor, grape harvesting, and pumpkins with the
latter also a reference to the region’s original name. Pampoenkraal (Pumpkin Kraal) hails from
Afrikaans, which is further represented in the word “oesjaar”, meaning vintage.
Together, the elements speak of a rich heritage that has emerged from generational know-how
and a history of sustainable farming. Together, they speak of a vibrant community eager and
proud to show the wine contained within.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Vibrant thiols deliver a delightful mix of tropical aromas, including granadilla, guava, and papaya, with subtle undertones of pear and litchi. Blackcurrant notes deepen the bouquet, while hints of light straw evoke sunny landscapes.
Palate: Crisp apple, pear, and guava flavours take centre stage, harmonising with the wine's full and balanced mouthfeel.
WINEMAKER'S NOTES
Appearance: This Sauvignon Blanc exhibits a pale green colour.
Nose: Vibrant thiols deliver a delightful mix of tropical aromas, including granadilla, guava, and
papaya, with subtle undertones of pear and litchi. Blackcurrant notes deepen the bouquet, while
hints of light straw evoke sunny landscapes.
Palate: Crisp apple, pear, and guava flavours take centre stage, harmonising with the wine's full
and balanced mouthfeel.
Food Pairing: This Sauvignon Blanc complements seafood dishes superbly, whether it's grilled
prawns or a refreshing ceviche.
120.00
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1x750ml
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