2021 Strydom The Freshman Sauvignon Blanc

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This dusty fresh 100% Sauvignon Blanc comes from Napier / Stellenbosch. This is a fresh, vibrant style of Sauvignon Blanc. In the glass, the wine has a light straw yellow color with a green tinge. The wine is wonderfully fresh with a good balance between cut grass and tropical notes with lots of passion fruit and even floral notes. We also smell Granny Smith. The taste has a soft acidity full of fruity flavors at the end. In terms of style certainly comparable to a handsome New Zealand but at a clearly more pleasant price

At Strydom they have had an ideal place. The vineyards have very low yields and are located in cooler areas and this gives the wines of Strydom freshness, elegance and a nice acidity. The Strydom Freshdom was created by a very passionate and gifted winemaker and only 2850 bottles were made of the Freshman.

The grapes were picked by hand in the morning. In the basement, it was bruised with a nitrogen-filled press to avoid oxidation as much as possible. The must has been in contact with the skin for 6 hours before further pressing the juice. Again, the juice was collected in a container filled with dry ice to protect against oxygen. The juice was left to rest at a very low temperature for two days to allow everything to settle gently.

This is a more delicious wine and especially delicious with nothing, because it is the perfect aperitif. But if you are going to serve it with a meal, think of fresh salads, light fish dishes or young goat's cheese.

Specifications

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Type of Wine White
Country South Africa
Region Western Cape
Appellation Stellenbosch (Appellatie)
Winery Strydom
Grape Sauvignon Blanc
Biological certified No
Natural wine No
Vegan No
Vintage 2021
Drinking as of 2021
Drinking till 2025
Alcohol % 13
Alcohol free/low No
Content 0.75 ltr
Oak aging No
Sparkling No
Dessert wine No
Closure Screw cap
Promotion Tier Price
Tasting Profiles Aromatic, Dry, Fresh, Fruity, Green & grassy, Light, Tense, Tropical fruit, White fruit
Drink moments Borrelen, Cadeau!, Met vrienden, Summer party, Terras, Voor alledag

Wijnhuis

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Rianie and Louis Strydom are a real powerhouse couple in the South African wine scene. Winemakers at well-known Stellenbosch producers and members of the esteemed Cape Winemakers Guild, they set up their own winery as a side project in 2012.

The Strydom logo of a lion, a bee and stars represents what they are all about: family, strength, tenacity and reaching for the stars; relentlessly pursuing excellence in winemaking and life.

Rianie Strydom began her journey into wine at a young age, and a fierce passion for all things vinous grew quickly. Both Rianie and her husband Louis did a degree in Viticulture and Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch, and a Diploma at Elsenburg Agriculture College. 

While Louis continues with other projects, Rianie has decided to focus solely on Strydom Vineyards. Louis still looks after the viticulture side of the business but Rianie takes charge in the winery, crafting wines that can capture their origins and the personality of where they are grown. Inspired by the great classics of Bordeaux, the Strydom Vineyards goal is to create wines that will evolve and improve for years to come.

 

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