2023 Groote Post SEASALTER (Limited) Sauvignon Blanc - Elegant touch of wood 0.75 Ltr. White
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Icon wine of the domain. Beautiful light yellow color. Wonderfully refreshing aromas with notes of agrum, nectarine, a hint of fresh sea air, kelp and fine herbs. Mineral and crunchy character with a great sense of finesse and a remarkable balance. The Sémillon comes up in the final, rounding off the sharp character of the Sauvignon nicely. Culinary style that will delight any wine lover.

Festive seafood dishes, grilled firm fish, seafood dishes and local speciality: Grilled and salted sardines.

climate

Dry summers with mild winters. Regularizing effect of the cold Atlantic Ocean. South-oriented vineyards at 250m altitude.

soil

Hutton/Oakleaf. Granite Substrate with pieces of schist.

vinification

90% Sauvignon Blanc and 10% Semillon. Grapes are picked by hand and sorted in the cool of the morning. Fermentation on stainless steel at controlled temperature and short residence time. 50% of the Sauvignon is a short barrel aging for 8 months in a 600 liter barrel of French oak. Then blending with the rest of the Sauvignon and Semillon. Bottling in March one year after harvest.

vintage
2023
title
SEASALTER (Limited)
class
Sauvignon Blanc - Elegant touch of wood
region
Darling
country
South Africa
color
White
alcohol
13.50 %
Ltr.
0.75