Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Vinous
The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc Klein Constantia Metis has a clean, precise, quite mineral-driven bouquet with touches of lemon sherbet emerging with time. Admirable focus. The palate is very well balanced with a sprightly entry, delicate brushstrokes of orange pith and lemon rind, even a tangy of marmalade that keeps the second half on its toes. Good length here, this should drink well for 12-15 years. Superb.
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Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
Starting with a bright nose and plenty of citrus skin and crunchy minerality, the 2020 Metis Sauvignon Blanc is fresh and spicy in the glass. Medium-bodied, the palate oddly shows a delicate mineral tension with pleasing texture before ending with a bright, crunchy, citrus-laced finish that will remain food-friendly for years to come. It's a simply gorgeous Sauvignon Blanc with plenty of staying power.
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James Suckling
Aromas of sliced peach, thyme and lavender. Medium-bodied with a supple texture. Subtle tannins give focus. Fresh and tasty. Drink now.
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.