South Africa
Elgin

Aristea Sauvignon Blanc Semillon Elgin, 2019

Lot

2272

Grape Variety

Sauvignon Blanc

Producer

Aristea Wines

A flinty restrained wine at the time of tasting, it is tightly wound and Sancerre-like in style, opening in the glass to reveal delicate white peach aromas with lemon and lime citrus. It is linear with good depth and should become more expressive over the coming months. Produced from a blend of 75% Sauvignon Blanc and 25% Semillon, the two varieties were harvested separately almost two weeks apart. Grapes were fermented and matured in 500-litre barrels for nine months, but it is the minerality of this wine that dominates stylistically.
Wine Type: White
Sauvignon Blanc
750ml
Bottle size
6
Concentration: Medium Oak: Light Oak
Alchohol Content: 13
13%
Aroma
Flint, wet stone
Taste
Lemon, lime, racy acidity, [D]
Ideal With
Mild-spiced Thai fish cakes