Balance Classic Selection Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 12% (South Africa)

Balance Classic Selection Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 

Classic Selection

SAUVIGNON BLANC

WINE DESCRIPTION

Pale green hue with vibrant aromatics of rich ripe peach and

juicy pineapple. The wine is beautifully complemented by

tropical fruit flavors, underlying minerality, and crisp natural

acidity.

VINEYARDS

The vineyards are found in a variation in meso-climates,

exposed hills, and sheltered valleys, with soils from Granite,

Sandstone soils and Alluvial soils. Grapes are picked from a

selection of these direrent wards in the Western Cape.

WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES

Cold skin maceration was carried out for two hours. The

free-run juice was left to ferment in stainless steel tanks for

two weeks at 13°C. The wine was left on the gross lees, with

batonnage applied for a week. It was then racked and left on

the fine lees until just before bottling.

VINTAGE CONDITIONS

The Cape Winelands experienced a very good winter, with

temperatures consistently lower than the long-term average.

The annual rainfall was average, leading to a good accumulation

of cold units for an even bud burst.

Bud break initially occurred two weeks earlier than normal.

However, the cold temperatures and good rainfall delayed the

initial growth and bud break of late-ripening cultivars.

The maximum temperatures were higher than the long-term

average, while the minimum temperatures were much lower.

These temperature differences, combined with the dry weather,

produced healthy grapes.

FOOD PAIRING

Combines beautifully with fresh light flavours. Ideal pairings

include Asian cuisine with lemongrass and mild chili, tangy

goat cheese, light seafood, vibrant salads, and herb-crusted

chicken.