Sauvignon Blanc 2025
A luminous Sauvignon Blanc, vibrant and expressive, offering generous flavours of tropical fruits complemented
by subtle hints of asparagus. Fresh and precise on the palate, it finishes with a lingering mineral elegance.
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Cultivar:
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Vineyards:
Helder Crest’s Sauvignon Blanc comes from vineyards on the lower slopes of the Helderberg in Stellenbosch. The maritime influence of False Bay tempers summer heat, while decomposed granite and shale soils provide excellent drainage and natural concentration in the fruit.
Viticulture:
Vines are spur-pruned and vertically trained for optimal sun exposure and airflow. Irrigation is minimal, ensuring smaller berries with intense flavour. Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool of morning to preserve freshness and natural acidity.
Vinification:
The grapes were hand-harvested at optimal ripeness, destalked and crushed. The cooled mash underwent 24 hours of skin contact before cool fermentation at 14–16 °C. After fermentation, the wine was matured on its lees for as long as possible, then protein- and tartrate-stabilised prior to bottling.
Wine Analysed Profile:
- Tasting notes: Dry and full-bodied with balanced acidity, showing tropical fruit, flinty notes and hints of asparagus and fig. Best enjoyed now for its vibrant fruit character.
- Alcohol / Acidity / pH / Residual sugar: Typical style ranges: 12–13.5% alc., total acidity 5.5–6.5 g/L, pH ~3.3–3.5, residual sugar dry to off-dry.
Maturation & Ageing Potential:
Best enjoyed within 3–5 years to retain its lively freshness, though careful cellaring allows development of richer honeyed and nutty notes with age.
Serving Suggestion:
Serve chilled, 8–10 °C. Excellent with shellfish, grilled fish, roasted poultry, or mildly spiced Asian cuisine. Also pairs beautifully with soft cheeses such as chèvre.
Awards & Accolades:
New vintage. 2024 Gold – Gilbert & Gaillard, France 2025