Grapes for the Carmen Stevens Sauvignon Blanc 2021 are grown under the Cape Town wine of origin classification. The fruit selection comes from 2 parts in the same vineyard block, resulting in 2 different ripeness levels. Grapes are handpicked, hand-sorted and destemmed. Dry ice is used as protection to preserve the purity of the fruit. High natural acidity and very cold temperatures result in successful grape juice settling overnight. Clean juice is then split into 4 batches resulting in 4 different fermentation options – with the smallest being a barrel-fermented portion. Lees stirring is employed on all 4 batches to help build on the palate depth. Residual sugar: 2.2 g/l. Bottled at 13%. (Bottle size 750ml)

Nose: Zesty and fresh, followed by a fusion of fig and passion fruit aromas.

Palate: On entry enticing notes of green apple and pear. It opens up to show guava and passion fruit on the mid-palate.

Finish: Refreshing acidity on the finish, with lingering notes of lime, quince and fig.

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