Winemaker Notes
Professional Ratings
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Decanter
Bold lime marmalade, blackcurrant leaf, autumn leaf aromatics. Delicate, perfumed palate offering flint, tangy lemon, and citrus austerity. Blend : 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Sémillon
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: The 2021 Paul Cluver Sauvignon Blanc nicely defines the grape variety. TASTING NOTES: This wine exhibits aromas and flavors of dried earth, brown leaves, and peach fuzz. Enjoy it with sliced apples and fresh goat cheese mixed with fresh garden greens. (Tasted: November 28, 2022, San Francisco, CA)
Within this unique environment exists virgin land some 400-500m above sea level with a variety of soils, aspects and microclimates. The high, cool Elgin Mountain plateau, with its close proximity to the sea and protection by the mountins, is idealy situated for the production of premium varietal wines. this provides the ideal environment for slower ripening grapes of finess and delicacy that characterise Paul Cluver Wines.
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.
This high-elevation, cool-climate district, nestled into the ancient sandstone Hottentots Holland Mountains, traditionally was apple orchard land. Today Elgin is also a source of exceptional Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and Pinot noir.