Klein Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc, Constantia, 2016
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Tasted by:
(at Decanter's tasting suite, London, 18 Sep 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2027
The fruit for this brilliant, food friendly Sauvignon Blanc comes from south-facing slopes at the top of the property, grown on decomposed Table Mountain granite. It has a bright, glinting colour and punchy aromatics, while on the palate there’s plenty of citrus, gooseberry and guava. There's a nice harmony of gentle weight and texture, with tensile, tingling acidity to excite and delight. It's mineral, dry, pure and flinty, with a very long and classy finish.
Producer
Klein Constantia
Brand
Sauvignon Blanc
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
South Africa
Region
Constantia
Sweetness
Dry
Closure
Screwcap/Stelvin
Alcohol
13.60%
Body
Medium
Oak
Unoaked
Grapes
100% Sauvignon Blanc