COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
N/A
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
PRODUCER
M·A·N Family Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
M·A·N Family Wines, an IPW Certified producer from South Africa, crafts the distinctive Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc. The wine's name, "Warrelwind," is inspired by the whirlwinds that frequently sweep through the vineyards during summer, providing natural cooling for the grapes and powering the landscape's windmills. This wine is a testament to regional blending, sourcing grapes from diverse, often higher and cooler, vineyards across Agter-Paarl, Stellenbosch, Elgin, and Franschhoek within the Cape Coast appellation of the Western Cape. This strategic blending allows for a wide spectrum of flavors, from ripe tropical notes to fresher herbaceous characters, creating a beautifully balanced and complex wine.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The name 'Warrelwind' means whirlwind, referring to the winds that cool the vineyards and power local windmills.
Fact 02
This wine is a blend of grapes from diverse regions like Agter-Paarl, Stellenbosch, and Elgin for a complex flavor profile.
Fact 03
M·A·N Family Wines is Integrated Production of Wine (IPW) Certified, highlighting their commitment to sustainable practices.
Fact 04
The wine undergoes 3 months of maturation on its lees, contributing to its rounded and creamy texture.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking for Warrelwind Sauvignon Blanc begins with meticulous grape sourcing from various regions, including warmer Agter-Paarl for tropical fruit expression and cooler, higher-elevation sites in Stellenbosch and Elgin for herbaceous complexity. Harvesting occurs over several weeks at different ripeness levels to ensure an optimal range of flavors. The wine is crafted using reductive winemaking techniques, minimizing oxygen contact to preserve the grapes' inherent freshness and vibrant fruit characteristics. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes three months of maturation on its lees, a process that contributes to its rich, full structure and rounded, creamy mouthfeel, adding layers of complexity and integration. Notable vintage characteristics include the 2021, which saw a warm and dry season yielding smaller, concentrated berries, and the 2024, which, despite low yields, produced high-quality fruit.
