Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2017

Technical Analysis

Winemaker - Lukas Wentzel
Main Variety - Sauvignon Blanc
Alcohol - 13.5 %vol
pH - 3.12
RS - 3.7 g/l
Total Acid - 6.9 g/l
Appellation - Darling

Characteristics

Type - White
Style - Dry
Taste - Fruity


Accolades

2018 Platter's South African Wine Guide - 4 stars to 4½ stars
2017 Gold Wine Awards - Gold
2017 Tim Atkin Master of Wine: Medals of Excellence 91
2017 Gold Wine Awards - Gold
2017 Veritas Awards - Silver
2017 Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Awards - Silver

Tasting Notes

On the nose fragrances of white stone fruit with quartz-like minerality greets you and a touch of asparagus rounds it off. The palate has great length, showing green fig and gooseberry flavours.


Blend Information

100% Sauvignon Blanc

In The Vineyard

Vines planted: 1993 - 2002
Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf
Irrigation: Supplementary
Trellising: 5 wire extended moveable Perold
Elevation: 280m


About The Harvest

Weather patterns are definitely changing. 2016 was an early harvest but 2017 was earlier still by 4 days. This was the end result of a long, dry and warm summer. 2017 was a challenge for the fruit driven white varietals. These unfavourable conditions were countered by good canopy management and early morning picking.

Yield: 10 t/ha


In The Cellar

The challenge in the cellar was to capture the full potential of each batch of grapes. After sorting, destemming and crushing, 50% of the grapes had skin contact for 6 to 12 hours. Only the free-run juice were used for this wine. The wine was fermented in stainless steal tanks and left on the lees for 2 months.



Other Vintages

Wine Wine Maker Main Variety
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2023 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2022 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2021 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2019 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2018 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2016 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2013 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2012 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2011 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2010 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2008 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2006 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2005 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2014 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2004 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2003 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2002 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2001 Lukas Wentzel Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2000 Francois van Zyl Sauvignon Blanc
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 1999 Adi Badenhorst Sauvignon Blanc

SUBSCRIBE TO OUR NEWSLETTER

ARA - Industry Association for Responsible Alcohol use Not for sale to persons under the age of 18. Enjoy Responsibly.