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Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant, expressive South African white combining fresh gooseberry and grassy aromas with ripe guava, tropical fruit and a refreshing mineral character. Carefully selected coastal vineyards provide the fruit intensity and lively acidity that give this wine its distinctive balance.
Cool fermentation preserves its bright aromatics, while time on the lees adds texture and complexity without sacrificing freshness.
An excellent choice for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers who enjoy crisp, lively wines but want greater depth and a broader range of flavours. Equally appealing as a refreshing glass on its own or alongside seafood, salads and lighter dishes.
Tasting Notes
Nose: Expressive gooseberry, guava and blackcurrant aromas, complemented by fresh grassy notes and hints of citrus and tropical fruit.
Palate: Vibrant and layered, combining zesty citrus and gooseberry freshness with ripe guava and tropical fruit flavours. Lively acidity provides definition, while subtle mineral notes and a gently textured mouthfeel add complexity and balance.
Finish: Refreshing and persistent, with lingering citrus, tropical fruit and a clean mineral character.
About
Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc is a distinctive South African white wine produced from carefully selected coastal vineyards in the Western Cape.
Kleine Zalze is an established Stellenbosch winery whose winemaking philosophy places particular emphasis on vineyard selection and matching grape varieties to suitable growing conditions. Its Vineyard Selection range showcases wines chosen for their expressive fruit, complexity and structure.
This Sauvignon Blanc brings together two appealing sides of the grape's character: the lively gooseberry, citrus and grassy notes associated with fresher styles, and the ripe guava and tropical fruit flavours found in more generous expressions.
Rather than relying on sharp acidity or powerful aromatics alone, the wine offers a combination of fruit intensity, freshness, mineral definition and subtle texture. It is particularly appealing to customers who enjoy Sauvignon Blanc but want something with a little more depth and complexity.
Winemaking: Grapes are harvested in the cool early morning to preserve freshness and aromatic character. Careful handling limits exposure to oxygen, while a period of skin contact helps extract flavour and aromatic compounds. Only the free-run juice is selected for cool, temperature-controlled fermentation. Following fermentation, the wine spends approximately two months on its lees, developing additional texture and complexity before blending and bottling. The wine is made without oak maturation, allowing its fruit and mineral character to remain prominent.
Vineyards: The grapes are selected from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Durbanville and Darling in South Africa's Western Cape. These sites benefit from the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, helping preserve natural acidity while allowing the grapes to develop ripe, expressive flavours. Careful selection across these coastal areas creates a balance between herbaceous freshness, tropical fruit and mineral definition.
Food Pairing
An excellent match for grilled white fish, prawns, seafood salads and fresh oysters. Its lively acidity also complements goat's cheese, asparagus, green vegetables and salads with citrus dressings. The wine's combination of freshness and tropical fruit makes it particularly enjoyable with lightly spiced Asian dishes, including Thai-inspired seafood and chicken.
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