COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2025
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Salt Rock Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Salt Rock Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from Stellenbosch, South Africa, produced by Salt Rock Wines. The grapes are sourced from the Helderberg region, specifically from cooler, Atlantic-facing slopes known for their granite soils. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention to showcase the unique terroir. A distinctive technique involves a light desiccation of one-third of the grape bunches two weeks prior to harvest, aimed at concentrating flavors and preserving natural acidity. The wine is part of Salt Rock's 'Lifestyle' range, designed to be both intriguing for wine enthusiasts and accessible to those new to wine. The producer, Salt Rock Wines, is a collaboration between winemakers Alexander Grier and Rudolph Steenkamp, who are dedicated to sustainable viticulture and expressing the distinct characteristics of individual vineyard sites.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Natural
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Grapes undergo a partial desiccation before harvest to concentrate flavors and retain acidity.
Fact 02
The winemakers are committed to sustainable viticulture, with practices leaning towards organic farming.
Fact 03
The wine's character is influenced by the granite terroir of the Helderberg.
Fact 04
Part of Salt Rock's 'Lifestyle' range, focusing on terroir expression.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Salt Rock Sauvignon Blanc is crafted using a minimal intervention approach. Grapes are handpicked in the early morning to maintain freshness. A unique experimental technique involves desiccating one-third of the grape bunches for two weeks before harvest to concentrate flavors and acidity. After gentle destemming and pressing, the juice undergoes cool temperature fermentation in stainless steel tanks to preserve fruit purity. The wine is then aged on its lees in stainless steel for three months, adding a subtle creamy texture and complexity before bottling. This process aims to showcase the distinct terroir of the Helderberg vineyard site.
