Winery Shannon Vineyards - Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc

Winery Shannon VineyardsSanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc

3.8
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters generally liked this wine.
The Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Shannon Vineyards is a white wine from the region of Elgin of Western Cape.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
The Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc of the Winery Shannon Vineyards is in the top 40 of wines of Elgin.

Taste structure of the Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Shannon Vineyards

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Shannon Vineyards in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Shannon Vineyards in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Winery Shannon Vineyards's Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Chasan

Chasan blanc is a grape variety that originated in France (Languedoc). It produces a variety of grape specially used for wine making. It is rare to find this grape to eat on our tables. This variety of grape is characterized by large bunches of grapes of medium size. Chasan blanc can be found in several vineyards: South-West, Cognac, Bordeaux, Languedoc & Roussillon, Loire Valley, Provence & Corsica, Rhone Valley, Savoie & Bugey, Beaujolais, Armagnac.

Last vintages of this wine

Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2019
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.71110.50
Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2015
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50
Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2014
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.61110.50
Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc - 2013
In the top 40 of of Elgin wines
Average rating: 3.81110.50

The best vintages of Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Shannon Vineyards are 2019, 2010, 2012, 2015 and 2013.

Informations about the Winery Shannon Vineyards

The winery offers 12 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 4.
This winery is part of the Shannon.
It is in the top 5 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Elgin in the region of Western Cape

The Winery Shannon Vineyards is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 13 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 2000 of of South Africa wines
In the top 50 of of Elgin wines
In the top 20000 of white wines
In the top 70000 wines of the world

The wine region of Elgin

The wine region of Elgin is located in the region of Cape South Coast of Western Cape of South Africa. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Paul Cluver or the Domaine Matthew Van Heerden produce mainly wines white, red and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Elgin are Pinot noir, Chardonnay and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Elgin often reveals types of flavors of cream, stone fruit or cheese and sometimes also flavors of quince, beeswax or citrus zest.


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

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The word of the wine: Effervescent

Any wine loaded with CO2 (carbon dioxide), which is revealed in the form of bubbles, reinforcing the freshness effect in the mouth. This gas production is the result of what is called the second fermentation in the bottle. It occurs in champagnes and sparkling wines such as crémants.

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