Vergelegen Sauvignon Blanc 2023

Category:
 
White Wines
Sub-Category:  
 
White Wines
Producer:
 
Vergelegen
Label Name:
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage:
 
2023
Country:
 
South Africa
Region:
 
Stellenbosch
Volume:
 
750ml
ABV:
 
13.5%
Grape(s):
 
Sauvignon Blanc
Acidity:
 
4
Sweetness:
 
1
Body:
 
3
Length:
 
3
Aroma Intensity:
 
4
Best Temperature:
 
6-8°C

Awards/Ratings
Notable scores: John Platter ~4–4. 5 stars; Robert Parker (RP) 88; Tim Atkin 89 (2023). Producer notes and retailer descriptions corroborate these ratings

Tasting Note
Bright lime-blossom, gooseberry, guava and passionfruit with white-pepper and quince; zesty citrus backbone, saline minerality and crisp acidity. Medium-bodied with a clean, polished finish.

Food Pairing
Grilled seafood, oysters, herb-crusted chicken, creamy risotto; sashimi, sushi, Thai green curry, Vietnamese spring rolls, light Asian seafood dishes.

Production Method
Hand-harvested fruit; temperature-controlled stainless-steel fermentation (2–3 weeks); cool-tank handling and bottled under screwcap for freshness.

Vineyard Info
Vergelegen Estate (Somerset West, Stellenbosch) is a historic farm founded in 1700, now a modern premium estate producing flagship white wines from cooler, windswept vineyards.