Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2018
A Sauvignon Blanc based summer wine, displaying tropical fruit flavours. A fresh lively acidity livens the palate with a finish of guava and green apple flavours.
Analysis: Alc:13.0 RS:13.0 pH:1.5 TA:6.1
Winemaker: Lukas Wentzel
Variety: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: Western Cape
Awards2018 Gold Wine Awards - Gold
In The VineyardVines planted: 1995Soil: Hutton/Oak leafIrrigation: Dry landTrellising: 5 wire extended moveable peroldElevation: 400m
The HarvestWe went into the 2018 harvest with the lowest winter rainfall in three years since 1933. Focus was therefore to balance optimum ripeness before stressing out the vines. More open canopies and cooler but sunny conditions helped to achieve that. We also harvested slightly earlier on sugar ripeness but we still achieved to capture nice fruit.Yield: 7t/ha
In The CellarThe two varietals that make up the blend are each vinified separately as individual wines. Stainless steel tank fermentation and reductive winemaking are followed. These two components are then blended in different ratios until we are satisfied that we have the final blend that meets The Old Man’s approval.
| Wine | Wine Maker | Main Variety |
|---|---|---|
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2025 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2024 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2023 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2022 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2021 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2020 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2019 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2018 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2017 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2016 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2007 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2006 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Groote Post The Old Man's Blend White 2005 | Lukas Wentzel | Sauvignon Blanc |
