Journeys End ‘Weather Station’ Sauvignon Blanc 2023
R125.00
An important name in the Western Cape. This Sauvignon Blanc was named The Weather Station because the SB11 clone which is the component used in this wine, had a big resurgence in the 1970’s in Stellenbosch, and the Afrikanners aptly named it the ‘Weerstasie Kloon’. Its name derived from its location next to an old Weather Station. Which is now the Stellenbosch Wine Campus!
Description
THE WEATHER STATION SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023
W.O. Coastal Region
Winemaking Notes
The blocks that constitute the Weather Station rest at the highest elevation on the farm at around above 200m above sea level and are a mere 9Km away from the False Bay coastline. Grapes were handpicked early in the morning while temperatures were still cold to ensure minimal oxidation and preserve delicate fruit flavours. Bunches are hand sorted, destemmed and crushed as gently as possible. The grapes then undergo eight hours of skin contact to enhance aromatic extraction. The juice is settled enzymatically before being racked into the fermentation tanks. Temperatures were kept below 13°C throughout the fermentation to retain aromatic intensity. The fermentation lasted up to 40 days at low temperatures and the wine was eventually moved into stainless steel tanks for 4 months with weekly lees stirring to add richness, complexity and lift the mouthfeel of the wine. The wine was then racked from the lees, fined and stabilized in preparation for bottling. We fine the wine with bentonite which means our wine is vegan friendly.
Tasting Notes
Clear pale lemon colour with hints of green. The 2023 edition of the Weather Station displays pronounced green apple, citrus and grapefruits complimented by salty minerality and hints of kiwifruit. A lovely weight and round-mouth feel on the mid-palate, balanced natural acidity bringing with it freshness and length to the finish. Ready to drink now.
Wine Analysis
| Alcohol: | 13.5% |
| Total Acidity: | 5.75g/l |
| pH: | 3.46 |
| Residual Sugar: | 1.75 g/l |
Viticulture
| Aspect | South facing slopes |
| Soil type | Tukulu, decomposed granite |
| Climate | Coastal |
| Planting date | 2008 |
| Average tonnage | 8 tons/ha |
| Irrigation | Drip irrigation |
| Clones | SB11 |
| Trellis system | Extended Perold, 7 Strand |
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