Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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James Suckling
Creamy and complex, yet fresh, with an array of white and green fruit here. Gooseberries, nectarines, lemon zest, guava, exotic herbs and sour cream on the nose, following through to a concentrated, substantial palate. This is a medium-to full-bodied sauvignon blanc with harmonious oak creaminess. Still pure and bright with a long, fresh and creamy finish.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Fine, focused and fresh, the 2021 Clara Sauvignon Blanc displays a delightful mineral essence with notions of oak spice and Meyer lemon zest. Light to medium-bodied, the palate offers bright acidity that drives the expression with zesty lemon and lime flavors before offering a dusty floral lift over the spicy, citrus-laced finish. Nicely done, I want more.
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.