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8 Rows Sauvignon Blanc Magnum – 1.5 Litre
R400.00
This legendary wine was the first crafted by Thys Louw after joining his father, Tienie, at Diemersdal. As a young winemaker, Thys was given access to just eight rows of vines within a premium Sauvignon Blanc vineyard. The exceptional quality of the fruit, combined with his winemaking talent, gave rise to a captivating wine that continues to be made from those very same eight rows today.
| Weight | 3 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30 × 8.3 × 10 cm |
| Vintage | 2024 |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Wine Type | White, Big Bottles |
| Big Bottle Size | Magnum – 1.5 litre |
Description
A special edition of the iconic Eight Rows Sauvignon Blanc.
First crafted by Thys Louw after joining his father, Tienie, at Diemersdal. As a young winemaker, Thys was entrusted with just eight rows of vines in a premium Sauvignon Blanc vineyard. The exceptional quality of the fruit, combined with his winemaking talent, gave rise to a remarkable wine that continues to be crafted from those very same eight rows today.
Winemaker’s notes:
An intense Sauvignon Blanc with concentrated aromas on the nose that follows through on the palate. The wine shows a strong core of minerality with a flinty elegance on the nose with a rounded mouth-feel with nectarine and kiwi, and balanced acidity on the finish. A seamless wine where all the components are in perfect balance.
Oenology:
The grapes were night harvested at 23.5°B, crushed and de-stemmed reductively. Skin contact of 24 hours was given where after the juice was pressed and settled for 36 hours. Fermentation took place over three weeks at temperature controlled to 12-14°C.
Maturation:
Post fermentation lees contact of 18 months, resulting in a more refined, complex version of the original, with elegant minerality, nectarine and kiwi notes and a fresh, balanced finish.
Food suggestions:
Pan-seared tuna or fresh salmon with a fennel and olive oil dressing.
