Winery Downes Family VineyardsSanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
Taste structure of the Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Downes Family Vineyards
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Downes Family Vineyards in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Food and wine pairings with Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc
The Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Downes Family Vineyards matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of scallops with saffron, leek, goat cheese and bacon quiche or spinach and goat cheese cannelloni.
Details and technical informations about Winery Downes Family Vineyards's Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Piquepoul Blanc
Lively, taut dry whites with a pale golden colour with green highlights, slender palate and cutting acidity, showing signature aromas of citrus (lime), white flowers (hawthorn), green apple and Mediterranean saline notes. Thirst-quenching Languedoc profile, perfect with shellfish and seafood. Absolute star of the Picpoul de Pinet AOC, the great dry white of the Languedoc. Native French white variety from the Languedoc, whose name means "lip-stinger".
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Downes Family Vineyards are 2017, 0
Informations about the Winery Downes Family Vineyards
The Winery Downes Family Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 5 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Presses
The juice that results from pressing the grapes after fermentation. At the end of the maceration, the vats are emptied, the first juice obtained is called the free-run wine and the marc remaining at the bottom of the vat is then pressed to give the press wine. We say more quickly "the presses". Their quality varies according to the vintage and the maceration. A too vigorous extraction releases the tannins of pips and the wine of press can then prove to be very astringent. Often the winemaker raises it separately, deciding later whether or not to incorporate it totally or partially into the grand vin.
