Gabriëlskloof

Amphora Sauvignon Blanc

2022
Bot River
South Africa
Varietal
Sauvignon Blanc
Out of stock
Flavors & Quality
White Peach White Peach
Hay Hay
Lees Lees
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Palate Character

Balance & Finesse 1 Rich & Full 2 Light & Bright 2 Smooth & Silky 2 Round & Fleshy 2 Tone & Backbone 2 Powerful & Extracted 2 Bright & Crisp 2
Balance & Finesse
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This is a predominantly Balance & Finesse wine, but it shares structural nuances of Bright & Crisp as described in the tasting note below.

Tasting Notes
Medium-plus bodied with plus acidity, there are notes of grapefruit, white peach, and melon fruit, followed by hay, cut grass, and white flowers. Flavors and aromas of a lees-y minerality and white pepper persist on the long finish.
COLOR
Almost Clear
BODY
ACIDITY
SWEET
ALCOH.
13.6%
GRAPE(S)
Sauvignon Blanc
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Why this wine made the cut…
Disarmingly good, especially for the price.
Bot River, South Africa
GRAPE VARIETAL(S)
Sauvignon Blanc
100% So-vee-NYON BLON
Sauvignon Blanc is grown throughout the world, and can have a wide range of aromas and flavors that vary depending on the terroir. It is most famous for White Bordeaux and the wines of the Loire Valley. The wines are typically Bright & Crisp, dry, and can vary from citrus fruit and pitted fruit, grass, mineral, herbs, and gooseberries. It is versatile with food, pairs particularly well with herbs and garlic, and is most famous for how well it marries with fresh goat cheese.
Country / State
South Africa
Region
Bot River
Producer
Gabriëlskloof
Winemaker(s)
Peter-Allan Finlayson
Vintage
2022