Klein Constantia Clara Sauvignon Blanc 2020
-
James
Suckling -
Robert
Parker
Product Details
Your Rating
Somm Note
Winemaker Notes
Bright and light in appearance, the nose displays perfumed aromas of jasmine, lime, frangipani and spice. An explosive palate follows with vibrant flavors of stone fruit and orange blossoms followed by a fresh acidity.
Professional Ratings
-
James Suckling
A medium-to full-bodied white with aromas of jasmine, green mango, dried pineapple, toasted hazelnut, dried thyme and lemon zest. Flint, too. Concentrated, with bright acidity and herb and mineral undertones. Tight and focused. Long. Drink or hold.
-
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Broad, citrus-driven and full of sweet herbs and white spice, the 2020 Clara Sauvignon Blanc is fresh, just ripe and complex on the nose. Medium-bodied flavors of popcorn kernel, candied citrus and peach mingle with fine minerality notions that are texturally pleasing. Concluding with a citrus-driven and energetic finish, this is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for Sauvignon Blanc drinkers.
Other Vintages
2021-
James
Suckling -
Robert
Parker
Described as one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards, Klein Constantia is set amidst ancient trees and lush greenery on the upper foothills of the Constantiaberg, with superb views across the Constantia Valley and False Bay.
The HECTARE WINE ESTATE originally formed part of "Constantia", a vast property established in 1685 by Simon van der Stel, the first governor of the Cape. This particular valley was chosen not only for its beauty, but also for the decomposed granite soils on its slopes, gently cooled by ocean breezes.
Prized by leaders and aristocracy throughout 18th Century Europe, Constantia’s Vin de Constance was revived by Klein Constantia in 1986, reaffirming this unique natural sweet wine’s place in history.
Today, Klein Constantia continues to make some of South Africa’s top wines and the world’s best dessert wine; wines that reflect the cool Constantia climate, as well as their historic tradition.
Capable of a vast array of styles, Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp, refreshing variety that equally reflects both terroir and varietal character. Though it can vary depending on where it is grown, a couple of commonalities always exist—namely, zesty acidity and intense aromatics. This variety is of French provenance. Somm Secret—Along with Cabernet Franc, Sauvignon Blanc is a proud parent of Cabernet Sauvignon. That green bell pepper aroma that all three varieties share is no coincidence—it comes from a high concentration of pyrazines (herbaceous aromatic compounds) inherent to each member of the family.
One of the most famous and celebrated wine regions imported throughout Europe during the 18th century, Constantia was founded in 1685 by a Dutch governor named Simon van der Stel who ran a successful wine farm for many years.
Constantia vineyards, planted in ancient soil beds, climb up the east-facing slopes of the Constantiaberg, where the vines receive cool sea breezes blowing in from False Bay.