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Shannon Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin

The Sauvignon grapes are grown in seven different vineyard blocks, mainly planted on sandstone soils rich in mineral quartz crystals with a deep underlying clay base. The soils act to reduce the varieties natural vigour and maintain low yields of highly flavoured grapes. About 10% of the blend is Sémillon fermented with natural yeasts and matured for three months in 100% new French oak. The wine shows tremendous complexity with very distinctive and concentrated primary fruit aromas of asparagus, citrus, and bell pepper with underlying notes of richer, riper fruit.

Product code: 31402

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Shannon Sanctuary Peak Sauvignon Blanc, Elgin

Details

Type: White
Country: South Africa
Region: Elgin Valley
Vintage: 2016/2017
Producer: Shannon
Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Secondary grape: Sémillon
Bottle size: 75cl
Code: 31402

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Expression

Elegant, intricate, mineral-laced whites

Flexible with a range of cheese styles including soft goat's, Gruyère, Emmenthal, pecorino, parmesan, Cheddar
Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
Strongly flavoured spices should be used sparingly. Good with tarragon, chervil, chives, parsley, thyme
Pan-fried, grilled or braised light meats such as capon, pork, veal, guinea foul
Butter and cream-based sauces. Beurre noisette, hollandaise, velouté, mornay, white clam
Very spicy food can overrun the wines delicate complexity
Radicchio, endive, truffle fine bean, pea shoot, chanterelle salads. Fennel, purple sprouting broccoli, asparagus

About the Wine

Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon has boomed in recent years. Its crisp acidity makes it a popular choice as an aperitif or with food. It's an aromatic variety, enjoyed when young, and mostly un-oaked. Produced in a variety of methods in the Old and New World resulting in a light and minerally style to more tropical flavours.

Flavours:

Gooseberry
Green Peppercorn
Honeydew Melon
Lime
Passion Fruit

Their focus on viticultural principles reflects their commitment to winemaking as an expression of terroir. The grapes come from mountain hillside vineyards; these unique vineyard sites, combined with a highly experienced viticultural team and a winemaking philosophy based on minimal intervention, produce wines with distinctive personalities.Members of the Green Mountain Eco Route, the world’s first biodiversity wine route incorporating conservation, sustainability and social mobility.

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The Country

South Africa

A whole generation of enthusiastic, young winemakers are crafting amazing wines on incredible sites whilst putting sustainability high on their agenda, making the South African wine industry progressive and exciting.

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