Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2023 vs Ventisquero Grey (Glacier) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
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| Availability | In stock | In stock |
|---|---|---|
| Best current price | £18.99 | £18.99 |
| Current stockists | 1 merchant | 1 merchant |
| Producer | Klein Constantia | Ventisquero |
| Style | White | White |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Country | — | Chile |
| Size | 750ml | 750ml |
| Where to buy |
Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2023
Klein Constantia Sauvignon Blanc is a benchmark example of this variety from South Africa's celebrated Constantia Valley. Benefiting from the region's cool climate, maritime influence, and granitic soils, this wine showcases freshness, purity, and expressive fruit character with crisp acidity and a refreshing, lingering finish. Why You'll Love It This is Constantia Valley Sauvignon Blanc at its finest—crisp, vibrant, and beautifully expressive with exceptional purity. Founded in 1685, Klein Constantia is one of South Africa's most historic and prestigious wine estates, set between the slopes of Table Mountain and the False Bay coast. Internationally acclaimed for its wines, particularly the iconic sweet wine Vin de Constance, Klein Constantia's Sauvignon Blanc has also built a reputation for quality and precision. The cool climate, maritime influence, and decomposed granite soils create ideal conditions for world-class Sauvignon Blanc. Vineyard & Production Sourced from carefully selected Sauvignon Blanc vines grown on decomposed granite soils in the Constantia Valley, benefiting from cool climate and maritime influence. Grapes were harvested by hand in the cool of the morning, gently pressed, and fermented at controlled temperatures in stainless steel to preserve aromatics. A portion was aged on fine lees for added texture and complexity. Tasting Notes Bright and pale in colour with aromas of citrus, passionfruit, and elderflower, layered with subtle saline and mineral undertones. The palate is crisp and vibrant with lively acidity carrying flavours of lime zest, green apple, and tropical fruit to a refreshing, lingering finish. Perfect Pairings Perfect as an aperitif or paired with oysters, sushi, grilled fish, goat cheese, or fresh summer salads. Also excellent with shellfish, Asian cuisine, or light seafood dishes. Best served well chilled at 8–10°C. Grape Variety 100% Sauvignon Blanc
Ventisquero Grey (Glacier) Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Ventisquero Grey Sauvignon Blanc is a refined and expressive white wine from Chile's coastal Huasco Valley, crafted to capture the full character of a single vineyard block. Hand-harvested and carefully selected under the direction of winemaker Felipe Tosso, this wine showcases the purity of the Sauvignon Blanc grape alongside the distinctive influence of Chile's northern desert climate. Fresh citrus aromas are complemented by a delicate saline edge, offering remarkable freshness, balance, and finesse. Why You'll Love It This is premium single-block vineyard Sauvignon Blanc from Ventisquero's prestigious Grey collection. Hand-picked grapes undergo cold maceration for six to eight hours, fully protected from oxygen to preserve bright aromatics. Fermentation takes place slowly at controlled low temperatures to enhance the wine's fresh, mineral-driven expression. The wine is aged on fine lees for ten months with gentle bâtonnage to develop texture and complexity, with no oak influence to maintain focus on crisp fruit and coastal minerality. Winemaker Felipe Tosso crafts wines that celebrate Chile's diverse terroirs with innovation and sustainability. Meet the Producer Ventisquero, meaning glacier in Spanish, pays homage to Chile's icy Patagonian landscapes. Guided by innovation and sustainability, the winery produces terroir-driven wines that reflect the diverse climates and soils of Chile. Under the leadership of winemaker Felipe Tosso, Ventisquero crafts elegant, expressive wines that celebrate their origin. Production Grapes are hand-picked and meticulously selected to ensure only the finest fruit is used. The must undergoes a cold maceration for six to eight hours, fully protected from oxygen to preserve its bright aromatics. Fermentation takes place slowly at controlled low temperatures, enhancing the variety's fresh, mineral-driven expression and highlighting the purity of its northern desert origins. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on fine lees for ten
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