Balance Selection Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 12.5% (2023, South Africa)

Balance Selection Sauvignon Blanc 750ml 

Winemaker’s Selection

SAUVIGNON BLANC

WINE DESCRIPTION

A fine integration of tropical fruit and fig flavors, enhanced by 

beautifully crisp minerality that adds depth and freshness.

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 dierent wards in the Western Cape.

WINEMAKING TECHNIQUES

Cold skin maceration was carried out for six hours before the 

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

three weeks at 12°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

Perfectly complements vibrant dishes. Enjoy with antipasti, 

salad Niçoise, shrimp cocktail, grilled swordfish, or Thai green 

curry