Eikendal Vineyards

The Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc impresses with a clear, light yellow color and a fruity aroma profile: tropical fruit, green apple and fine stone fruit notes dominate the bouquet and continue on the palate. The lively acidity gives the wine freshness, while the full mouthfeel and long finish provide structure and elegance.The Eikendal wine estate is located on the slopes of the Helderberg in the renowned Stellenbosch wine region, one of the oldest and best-known wine-growing regions in South Africa. Since the 1980s, Eikendal has stood for wines with character, elegance and terroir depth. For this Sauvignon Blanc, the winery works with selected plots in the cool Elgin Valley, around 350 meters above sea level. The climatic conditions there - cool nights, temperate days and fertile soils - are ideal for growing Sauvignon Blanc.The grapes for this Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc come from a precisely defined block and are cultivated sustainably without irrigation. Two different clones ensure a balanced interplay of aromas between fruity richness and delicate, vegetal notes such as asparagus and fig. Targeted foliage work produces a complex, multi-layered wine with depth and freshness.After manual harvesting, processing takes place at low temperatures to preserve the fruit and aromas. The must had four hours of skin contact before being fermented in a combination of stainless steel tanks, concrete vats and plastic tanks. The wine was regularly stirred (bâtonnage) for two months, giving it fullness and structure.The Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc tastes great with fresh goat's cheese, oysters, artichokes or gnocchi with basil pesto.