Cape of Good Hope Altima Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Cool climate origins are apparent in the nettle and pea pod notes which vie with granadilla on the nose. The palate is deliciously crisp, tangy and succulent. Grapefruit flavour with a zippy lemon skin and a subtle pea nuance. Taut and genuinely thrilling with vivid acidity and a lightly smoky lees element. Adding to the complexity is distinct minerality presenting river pebble and slate interest. Well-structured and long lasting.

The g rapes were harvested by h and i n t he early morning a t optimum ripeness levels, and transported to the cellar in refrigerated trucks. All the fruit was de-stemmed and crushed before an overnight skin contact period allowed for the maximum extraction of flavour. The free run juice was settled for 2 days, then fermented separately in stainless steel tanks. The wine spent 4 months on the lees before being blended and bottled.