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Clearsprings Sauvignon Blanc

South Africa, Western Cape, Wine of Origin (WO) Western Cape
Bottle
Ratings
No numerical critic score was found in the supplied information. Vivino provides a taste profile based on 422 user reviews · but no rating is given.
Awards
2017 International Wine Challenge Bronze; 2014 Decanter World Wine Awards Bronze.
Identity
Producer Off-Piste Wines
Vol 0.75
Classification Wine of Origin (WO)
Grapes Sauvignon Blanc, Colombard, Chenin Blanc
Color White
Sweetness Dry
Tasting
Color Desc White
Aroma Citrus, lemon, grapefruit, gooseberry, grass, green vegetal notes, tropical fruit, pineapple, mango, elderflower, orange, and stone fruit.
Palate Crisp, refreshing, and zesty, with fresh gooseberry and tropical-fruit flavors, citrus and elderflower notes, light body, noticeable acidity, and a rounder character with some residual sweetness.
Finish Long, zesty, and tangy, with a refreshing citrus-led impression.
Food Pairing Fish, seafood, salads, pasta, and vegetarian dishes.
Profile
Acidity (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Body (1-5)
LOWER THAN AVERAGE
Aroma (1-5)
HIGHER THAN AVERAGE
Minerality (1-5)
LOW
Enology
Aging Process Stainless steel tank maturation on lees; oak use not specified.
Fermentation Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 12–15°C.
Interesting facts
South African Western Cape wine. The grapes are described as grown in a warm, low-rainfall area cooled by Atlantic breezes. One production description says fermentation took place in stainless-steel tanks at 12–15°C, followed by six months on lees.
Logistics
Cork Screw cap