Journey's End Spekboom Sauvignon Blanc 75cl

Agent: Bibendum

Grape variety: Sauvignon Blanc

Producer: Journeys End

History: The Gabb family purchased their first vineyards in South Africa in 1995. Since then, they have always been wholly committed to sustainably and ethically producing excellent wines for all occasions. The vineyards grow on the Schapenberg hills, blessed with 350 million year old decomposed granite soils some of the most prestigious terroir in South Africa, and a unique micro climate.

Regional information: The success of the wine region and its wineries stems from the near-perfection growing conditions that the area experiences as a Coastal Region. With consistently warm temperatures throughout the year, along with a cooling ocean influence, the vineyards have both the heat and breeze to ensure balanced wines. The soil, which can vary significantly from clay to granite and everything in between, also plays a role in how the distinct characteristics that the wines develop.

Vinification: Soil types consist of weathered granite to deep red and well drained soils. All the grapes were given 36 hours extended skin contact before only the free-run juice was transferred to tank for fermentation. The wines were fermented at very low temperatures with a selected yeast strain to highlight the vineyard's specific characteristics. After fermentation the wine was left for a further five months in contact with the lees before carefully prepared for bottling.