Water Gorge Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc

0.75L | 13.5%

16 , 4 9

Sauvignon Blanc

Water gap

Aantal

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Water Gorge Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2026

Ready to drink 2026 - 2029

Past peak After 2029

Aromas

Lime Gooseberries White pepper Green pepper

Food Pairing

Goat cheese Thai green curry Asparagus Shellfish

Vintage Report

The 2022 vintage for South Africa achieved an excellent score of 92 points according to the Robert Parker Vintage Chart. Wines from this vintage are described as youthful with potential for further development.

Exceptionally high-quality grapes form the foundation of this premium white wine from South Africa. The Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc combines notes of lime and gooseberry with nuances of white and green pepper in its bouquet. It is pleasantly acidic with just the right amount of fruit.

The best conditions for Sauvignon Blanc

The Waterkloof winery is located on Schaapenberg in South Africa. It's owned by Paul Boutinot, who took it over in 2004. He invested in a beautiful winery to fulfill his dream of making biodynamic wines. The logo symbolizes the wind blowing through the vineyards. And that's precisely the most important aspect. The cooling air from False Bay ensures slow ripening, resulting in elegant, dry wines. The Sauvignon Blanc comes from three windy, south-facing blocks (less sun exposure) at an altitude of 270-300 meters and just 3.2 km from the Atlantic Ocean. The vines are 20 years old, and production was a remarkable 4 tons per hectare. Waterkloof follows a traditional, minimalist approach in their gravity-fed cellar, meaning they interfere as little as possible with the winemaking process. This allows the flavors native to each vineyard to ultimately express themselves in the wine.

The vinification of Waterkloof Circumstance Sauvignon Blanc

To achieve this, all grapes are pressed whole bunch, ensuring the gentlest extraction of the juice. The juice is then left to settle naturally for 24 hours. Naturally occurring wild yeast is used to ferment the juice, primarily in old 600-liter barrels (90 percent). This results in a longer fermentation process with a slow release of aromas and a more structured palate. The natural fermentation process lasted 7 to 8 months. No acid or enzymes are added during the winemaking process, with only light filtration and a small addition of sulfur as a preservative before bottling.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.5%
Vintage	2022
Size	0.75L
Region	Western Cape
Sub-region	Stellenbosch
Land	South Africa
Producer	Water gap
Varietal(s)	Sauvignon Blanc
Oak aging	Yes, 7 to 8 months in old 600-liter barrels (90%).
Ideal serving temperature ?	8° - 10°C