2023 Paul Cluver Village Sauvignon Blanc
| Type of Wine | |
|---|---|
| Country | |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (13.5%) |
| Drink window | 2024 - 2028 |
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Description
Paul Cluver is a household name with all his wines and is a grand master in white wines in particular such as Chardonnay (who doesn't know the Seven Flags), Sauvignon blanc and Riesling and of course the beautiful, almost Burgundy-like Pinot Noir. Due to the special climate of Elgin, Paul can Cluver makes wines with a special acid balance and an almost European style. This Sauvignon Blanc from the Elgin Appellation is crisp and fresh and you can immediately taste (as in the Loire, for example) that this is a wine from a so-called cool climate. The Cluver Sauvignon Blanc has a fresh nose with notes of gooseberry and passion fruit. Fine acidity in the mouth and a soft-creamy mouthfeel due to the lees maturation. The wine is made from 92% Sauvignon Blanc and 8% Sémillon. A delicious cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc.
- In 2014, this wine won the title 'best Sauvignon Blanc in the world up to 15 pounds' at the World Wine Awards.
- Decanter World Wine Awards 2015 - Regional Trophy Winner - Gold Medal
Specifications
| Type of Wine | White |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Elgin (Appellation) |
| Winery | Paul Cluver |
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Drinking as of | 2024 |
| Drinking till | 2028 |
| Alcohol % | 13.5 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| 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
Paul Cluver is located in Elgin, one of the coolest regions of South Africa. Paul Clüver is originally an apple company, but since 1986, on the initiative of owner Paul Clüver, also a wine company. Due to its location in a very cool area, directly by the sea, wines are made here with a remarkable finesse and freshness. Third generation starts with wine. The estate of the Clüver family, De Rust, was acquired in 1896 by the grandfather of the current owner, Paul Clüver.
Soil samples were taken during the 1980s, which showed that viticulture was perfectly possible here. It was then decided to replace part of the apple orchards with vineyards. It was initially agreed to process the grapes into wine on the Nederburg Estate, one of the
most famous houses of the Cape. The first grapes were planted in 1986: Sauvigon Blanc, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer and Weisser Riesling. The latter grape has been planted to make sweet wines with the help of noble rot. The estate's wines are now entirely made in-house to give them their own character. Andries Burger, the winemaker of Paul Clüver, is responsible. Dr. Paul Clüver himself is still involved in his own profession: neurosurgery.
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