2016 Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc

Estate: Klein Constantia

Region: Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa

Tasting Note:December 17, 2017

First of the four Sauvignon Blancs at Klein Constantia that we tried today.

Light pale yellow in appearance. A little green on the nose with some green apples, white fruits, gravel and a touch of orange. A bit high in the acidity (7/10) that really shoots through in the medium finish. Light body with notes of citrus and stone fruits as well as some minerality and strawberries.

Aged for seven months in tank on the lees.

Drink Dates:

2017 till 2019.

Rating:

87 points.

Price Point:

$ - Tasted at the estate, release price is R130.00 or around $10.00. Can be found in the USA for around $15.99.

Klein Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc, White Wine, Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South AfricaGreg Ballington2016, Klein Constantia, Sauvignon Blanc, Estate Visit, 87 Points, $, Constantia, Cape Peninsula, Coastal Region, South Africa, White Wine, Matthew Day, December 2017Comment