COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Black Oystercatcher Winery
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is a white wine from the Elim ward in Cape Agulhas, South Africa. Produced by Black Oystercatcher Winery, a family-run estate founded by Dirk Human, the wine is made from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. Dirk Human was instrumental in establishing vineyards in the maritime Elim region in 1998. The winery's name is inspired by the Black Oystercatcher birds found on the coastline. The farm's location at the southern tip of Africa, where ocean currents converge, creates a cool-climate environment conducive to viticulture. The winery is known for producing cool-climate wines with distinct minerality.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
8-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Named after a rare coastal bird.
Fact 02
Located at the southern tip of Africa.
Fact 03
Pioneering vineyards established in 1998.
Fact 04
Family farm with generations of history.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2023 is produced from 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the cool-climate Elim ward. The vineyards benefit from the moderating influence of the ocean, and the rocky soils are noted for contributing to the wine's minerality. Specific details on fermentation vessels, temperatures, yeast types, and aging processes are not readily available. Approximately 80,000 bottles of Black Oystercatcher wines are produced annually, indicating a boutique production scale.
