Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2014
Gooseberries are the standout fruit of this vintage. Ripe figs and granadilla abound on the nose and palate. This vintage is fruit driven with a vibrant acidity and a hint of grass on the
finish.
Analysis: Alc:13.5 RS:1.4 pH:3.43 TA:6.2
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: Darling
Awards2014 John Platter's Wine Guide - 4 stars2013 Wine of the Month - June2013 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze2012 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze2012 Michelangelo CCL Label International Wine Awards - Gold2012 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 Wines - Finalist
In The VineyardVines planted: 1993 - 2002
Soil: Hutton & Oakleaf
Trellising: 5 wire Perold
Elevation: 280m
The HarvestThe Sauvignon Blanc vineyard bare vigorous growth so canopy management with the breaking out of side shoots and tipping the vertical shoots is crucial. This vintage produced a big crop so we started picking earlier and this gave us a wide spectrum of flavours from green to ripe.
Yield: 10 t/ha
In The CellarThe challenge in the cellar is to capture the full potential of each batch of grapes delivered. After sorting, destemming and crushing, 50% of the grapes had skin contact. The best free run juice made up the components of this wine. The wine had lees contact for 2 months.
Blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Type: White
Style: Dry
Taste: Fruity
Closure: Screwcap
Pack Type: Bottle
Pack Size: 750ml
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2025 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2024 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2023 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2022 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2021 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2020 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2019 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2018 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2017 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2016 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2013 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2012 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2011 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2010 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2009 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2008 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2007 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2006 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2005 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2014 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2004 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2003 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2002 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2001 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2000 | Francois van Zyl | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 1999 | Adi Badenhorst | Sauvignon Blanc |