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Terroir

Facing mostly south to east, and reaching up from 70 to 343 metres above sea level, our higher slopes are some of the coldest in the Cape, thanks to fewer sunlight hours and a constant breeze off the ocean, just 10 kilometres away.Our soils originate from granite formed up to 600 million years ago and can be divided mainly between deep fertile Oakleaf on the lower slopes and drier Glenrosa with a saprolite subsoil higher up. This well-drained, fertile, decomposed granite with high clay content ensures good water retention during the long, dry summers of the Cape, when enough water slowly drains back into the vineyards to ensure an effective leaf canopy and proper ripening of the fruit.

Vinification

.Using only the free run juice, wildfermentation took place in 500L neutral oak barrels. The wine was aged for 9 months in a combination of neutral French oak and acacia barrels.

Tasting Notes

A bright and light Sauvignon Blanc displaying ripe tropical fruit aromas. The palate is expressive and textured, with a firm mineral backbone and zesty acidity. Fresh and concentrated, the wine tapers into a long bursting finish.

Food Pairing

Perfect food pairings would be pastas, risottos, seafoods and ricotta-stuffed chicken.

Appellation

Constantiaberg

Winemaker

Matthew Day

Sizes Available

750 ML
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Tasting Clara Sauvignon Blanc with the Winemaker

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