Now in Stock: Longavi Sauvignon Gris…
One of the nicest people you could meet, CWG Member David Nieuwoudt of Cederberg never seems to sit still and consistently produces some of the best wine in South Africa. The Longavi Sauvignon Gris is one of his lesser-known releases, and here is his tasting note:
The SAUVIGNON GRIS 2022
Julio Bouchon’s great-grandfather planted Sauvignon Gris on his Angostura farm in Colchagua Valley, Chile, in 1912. A century later, David Nieuwoudt, together with his friend Julio, became the first to grow this variety in South Africa in the Cederberg mountains, creating the country’s first Sauvignon Gris.
WINEMAKING
Grapes are hand-harvested in the early morning at 23.5°B. The grapes are then whole bunch pressed followed by one day of settling and then transferred into in 400l French oak barrels. Natural fermentation takes place over the next 40 to 60 days at 13°C. Once fermentation is completed, the barrels are matured for up to five months with a monthly bâtonnage of the lees. No malolactic fermentation takes place. 4th fill tight-grain barrels with a medium toast are used for the Sauvignon Gris. Only two barrels of this wine are produced and minimal fining and filtration are used.
TASTING NOTES BY SANDY HARPER CWM
Sauvignon Gris is a shyer version of Sauvignon Blanc. Not as forthcoming on the nose, but charming in its appeal and broad palate due to the softer acids and slightly raised perceived residual sugar. The pale, translucent colour creates luminosity in the glass and the wine does not need to be too chilled to reveal its personality. Initially shy on the nose but opening up in the glass with summer fruit flavours of pineapple, pear and ripe red apple. This wine delivers versatile, easy summer sipping by the glass with the slightly sweeter, ripe nuances creating a fleshier mouthfeel.
Optimum Drinking Time: Three to five years.
FOOD PAIRING
Due to the slightly higher residual sugar and lower acidity, Sauvignon Gris makes for an interesting food partner. Try it with antipasti favourites including kalamata olives, marinated artichokes and roasted peppers. Or simply enjoy it by the glass. Pair it with any tomato-based dishes such as caprese salad with basil pesto. It can even handle some spicier dishes such as penne arrabbiata and pizza with black olives and anchovies. Savour it with summer favourites like smoked chicken salad or step it up to pair with coronation chicken for a special lunch.
ACCOLADES
Tim Atkin Report ’22: 92 points - 2022 vintage.
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