2023 Cape D’Or Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
The fruit for this Sauvignon Blanc was sourced from sustainably farmed vineyards in South Africa. These vineyards are located in the Western Cape region of South Africa where cool afternoon breezes allow for favorable ripening conditions. Working with fruit from some of the oldest deposits of granite and shale soils on the planet allows for a balance between old world texture and new world freshness.
Tasting Notes
The wine is aged in stainless steel to maintain the true characteristics of the varietal. The result is a crunchy and zesty palate with a lingering aftertaste. Green apple, pink grapefruit and crushed stone dominate the nose while fresh citrus and tropical flavors, together with an elegant mouthfeel, are felt on the palate.
Specs
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Wine of Origin: Swartland, South Africa
Ageing: Stainless Steel for 3 months
100% Stainless steel fermentation at cold temperatures
Kept on the fermentation lees for added mouth feel and texture
Vine Age: 12 - 27 Years
Soils: Decomposed granite, shale and sand
Elevation: 460ft rolling hills
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH: 3.5
Total Acid: 6.1g/l
2022 Cape D’Or Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
This Chenin Blanc comes from the Western Cape region of South Africa. Chenin Blanc is the most planted varietal in South Africa and also one of the first varietals to be introduced to the region by Jan van Riebeek back in the 1650’s. South Africa continues to be a global leader in Chenin Blanc production, producing some of the greatest expressions on the planet. Cape D’ Or Chenin Blanc is grown in organically certified vineyards that are producing exceptional quality fruit. The result is a classical Chenin Blanc that shows great quality and exceptional value.
Tasting Notes
This wine displays classical Chenin Blanc aromatics of straw, lanolin and bruised peach, accompanied by a beautifully refined minerality. On the palate one can expect vibrant acidity and a chalky mouth feel, making this wine extremely versatile when it comes to food pairings.
Specs
100% Chenin Blanc
Wine of Origin: Western Cape, South Africa
Ageing: Stainless Steel for 5 months
Made with organic grapes
CCOF Certified Organic
Vine Age: 25 Years
Soils: Decomposed granite, shale and sandstone
Elevation: 400ft
Alcohol: 12.5%
pH 3.3
Total Acid: 5.5g/l
What’s Included
6-bottles:
3x - 2023 Cape D’Or Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
3x - 2022 Cape D’Or Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
Case:
6x - 2022 Cape D’Or Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
6x - 2023 Cape D’Or Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
Price Comparison
$216.00/case — not all wines available for sale on winery website
At Cape D’ Or Wines, we strive to offer wines that are true to the region from where they are grown. Our focus is to offer high-quality wines that are made using minimal intervention winemaking techniques, resulting in wines that showcase elegance and finesse. Low alcohol, soft tannins, and subtle texture are some of the key criteria for the Cape D’ Or portfolio.
The concept came to life when Ernst Storm and Tiaan Bezuidenhout got together and enjoyed a bottle of South African wine. Sitting around a kitchen table with a glass in hand, they reminisced about their time spent in South Africa and the exceptional wines from the Western Cape. With twenty-plus years of experience in the wine and hospitality industries, they knew that these unique, high-quality South African wines needed to be shared with other wines enthusiasts. And so, Cape D’Or was born!
Both from the Western Cape, Ernst and Tiaan, met in Santa Barbara, California. Tiaan moved from the Winelands of Stellenbosch, South Africa, to California as a management consultant for one of the Big Five consulting firms. He left corporate America twelve years ago, to successfully start his own businesses, financing wineries, startups, and importing South African wine. Similarly, Ernst grew up in South Africa and completed his viticulture studies at Elsenburg Agricultural School, in the Western Cape. After leaving South Africa to work a Northern Hemisphere harvest, Ernst settled in California. He is the owner/winemaker of a successful wine label as well as the winemaker for several other wineries in Santa Barbara County.
Cape D’Or Wines is the story of these friends.
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Cape D’Or South African Mixed Whites
2023 Cape D’Or Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Notes
Specs
2022 Cape D’Or Chenin Blanc, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Notes
Specs
What’s Included
6-bottles:
Case:
Price Comparison
$216.00/case — not all wines available for sale on winery website
About The Winery
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
Estimated Delivery
Monday, Oct 19 - Thursday, Oct 22