Iona Elgin Highlands Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024
- Iona Vineyards
- White wine - dry
- South Africa - Elgin
- Sauvignon Blanc
€29.95*
Available, delivery time: 1-3 days
Information about "Iona Elgin Highlands Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2024"
The Iona Elgin Highlands Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc is a sophisticated and intricate expression of the renowned Iona Sauvignon Blanc. This Fumé-style white wine is fermented with wild yeasts in aged oak barrels, revealing remarkable depth and finesse. It showcases a vibrant profile marked by a touch of bitterness, a spicy, yeast-driven structure, and layers of aromatic spices, delicate seaweed, and pink grapefruit, all intertwined with a hint of salinity on the finish. The meticulously crafted Sauvignon Blanc unfolds multidimensionally: mineral, salty nuances are complemented by hints of black currants and white stone fruits. On the palate, it displays a rich texture that culminates in a long, vibrant finish. This dry vintage harmonizes lush fruit with gently integrated natural acidity, crafting a captivating bouquet.
The grapes were hand-harvested and pressed whole bunch. The juice was clarified for 12 hours before being transferred to 500-liter French oak barrels (second to fourth fill). Spontaneous fermentation commenced, with temperatures maintained between 18-22°C. The wine aged in barrels for 11 months before being racked into stainless steel tanks for blending. It then rested for an additional three months in tank, naturally clarified, stabilized, and lightly filtered before bottling.
| Main grape varietal: | Sauvignon Blanc |
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| Wine region: | Elgin |
| bottle closure: | cork |
| bottle size [liter]: | 0,75 |
| country of origin: | South Africa |
| ratings: | John Platter 4.5 Sterne |
| single varietal / blend: | mono varietal |
| vinification and maturation: | wooden barrel |
| vintage: | 2024 |
| wine style: | dry |
| wine type: | White wine |
- John Platter: 4.5 Stars / 94 Points
- 2023 Vintage - Tim Atkin 2024: 93 Points
| Legal drinking age | 16 |
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| Distributor | Curry Premium Wines oHG, D-86938 Schondorf |
| Grape varietals | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Storable up to (at perfect conditions) | 2027 |
| Winemaker | Werner Muller, Nik Siimes |
| Nutrition allergens | enthält Sulfite |
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| Alcohol concentration [Vol%]: | 13.3 |
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| Residual sugar [g/l] | 2.4 |
| pH-value | 3.1 |
| Acid content [g/l] | 6.9 |