Trizanne Signature Wines Sondagskloof White 2023

Region: Overberg, Sondagskloof Ward

Tasting notes:

‘From Sauvignon Blanc. 50% given skin contact for approximately three weeks before maturation lasting 10 months in new 500-litre French oak barrels, 50% fermented in older barrels. The nose shows elderflower, blackcurrant and orange plus touches of flinty reduction and leesy complexity. Excellent weight and texture, the finish extremely long – all the interest of “orange” wine, all the precision of top-end conventional wine. Alc: 11.78%.’ – CE 97pts

‘Made with grapes from Hermanuspietersfontein’s Block Nine, this is a Sauvignon Blanc for people who want to try something a little different. Redolent of kelp and sea breezes, with 50% skin fermentation adding structure and weight, it has layers of lime, grapefruit and blackcurrant leaf and some subtle tannic grip. A wine that tastes as good as it looks. 2024-30’ – Tim Atkin MW, 95pts

‘Combining skin and barrel-fermented components, with wild yeasts adding yet another dimension, this wine is showing incredible elderflower intensity, aromatic spices, hints of black currant and passion fruit with ever so subtle herbal nuances expressing the cooler climate origin. The underlying minerality adds depth to this beautifully expressive Sauvignon Blanc, layered with incredible texture and a mouthwatering acidity.’ – Winemaker