Jasper Raats Driefontein Blanc 2023 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Stellenbosch
R255
'The variety doesn't appear on the label, but Driefontein is made from Sauvignon Blanc grown on the Lower Helderberg. Fermented in older barrels, it has some structure from two hours of skin contact, texture from 80% malolactic, flavours of lime, grapefruit, elderflower and umami and a racy, mineral finish. 2024-28' – Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2024, 93/100
'Fresh minerality with a hint of honey and lemon. Combined with Orange marmalade and green apple. The Sauvignon Blanc originates from a tiny block on Driefontein, the farm against the slopes of the Helderberg where I currently live. This must be one of the coolest parcels in the Stellenbosch area with the cooling breezes off False Bay cooling it down on hot days. “I prefer a cool site for my Sauvignon Blanc as I like ripe flavours without losing the acidity.”' – Winemaker
'Fresh minerality with a hint of honey and lemon. Combined with Orange marmalade and green apple. The Sauvignon Blanc originates from a tiny block on Driefontein, the farm against the slopes of the Helderberg where I currently live. This must be one of the coolest parcels in the Stellenbosch area with the cooling breezes off False Bay cooling it down on hot days. “I prefer a cool site for my Sauvignon Blanc as I like ripe flavours without losing the acidity.”' – Winemaker
| Condition | New |
|---|---|
| Winemaker | Jasper Raats |
| Alcohol | 13% |
| Blend information | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
| Drink to | Drink or cellar |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Rating | TA 93 |
| Technical analysis | RS: 3.3 g/L | TA: 6.2 g/L | PH: 3.16 |
| Producer information | Longridge Estate is a sustainable winery whose aim is to ‘produce world-class wines in a natural way, applying the age-old traditions of natural winemaking and respecting our land, by not using any herbicides, pesticides or chemical sprays,’ says Jasper Raats, Cellar Master & General Manager. Located in Stellenbosch, Longridge focuses on Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Pinotage. Together with their natural, organic and biodynamic methods, they also have free-roaming ducks on the farm which help control insects and other pests, as well as cattle that wander about freely and provide manure for the farm. |
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