Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc, Cape South Coast,

The 2020 Barrel Fermented Sauvignon was produced from 30% Lismore fruit, the rest from donated grapes from Stellenbosch (Heldeberg) and Elgin. The wine is approached and made in an “oxidative" style. Older 600 litre barrels were used for the fermentation and maturation, bringing forward richness, intense fruit and complexity. 15% of the production was fermented in 600L concrete eggs. extended less contact contribute further to the rounder mouth feel and creaminess of this elegantly textured wine. The 2020 has a freshly, cooling herb and citrussy varietal character that is kept perfectly in check. Though it is drinking beautifully now, its concentration suggests it will also improve for a few more years.