Plaisir Paarl

Sauvignon Blanc, 2023

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
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$24
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Varietal Composition: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
RS: 1.42 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 3 - 5 years
ABV: 13.00%

Description

This wine opens with lovely aromas of fresh melon, sweet grapefruit, and ripe Cape gooseberries, setting a bright and refreshing tone. The nose carries over into the palate, offering an elegantly textured experience that echoes the vibrant flavors of a cool summer's day.

Complemented by tropical fruit notes, the wine's crisp, clean finish adds a refreshing end to each sip. It's a delightful balance of fruit and finesse, perfect for those who appreciate a well-rounded, light, and lively wine.
The grapes were harvested by hand at 22.4° to 23.5° Balling. The grapes were divided into three different parts and each crushed, clarified and fermented separately. A combination tank and 10% barrels were used and the wine remained on the lees for 3 months. 

The barrels were rolled or stirred regularly to suspend the lees in order to gain complexity, better integrated oak flavors and to add to the mouth-feel of the wine. No malolactic fermentation contributed to the wine’s crisp and plush acidity that enhances that long lingering sensation. The wine is also vegan as no animal products were used in the production process.

Winemaker: Tim Whitfield
Plaisir Wine Estate which means "The Pleasure of the Blackbird" is one of the largest wine farms in the Western Cape at 974 hectares with some 400 hectares under vine. The remaining hectares are largely untouched to preserve the indigenous flora and fauna.

The diverse terroir of the area is characterized by an interplay of climatic conditions, the slopes have well-drained granite weathered soils making it the perfect environment for exceptional grapes to thrive.

Flavor Profiles

melon

Melon

grapefruit

Grapefruit

gooseberries

Gooseberries

tropical fruit

Tropical fruit

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Paarl, South Africa

Paarl, South Africa

Paarl, located 37 miles inland from Cape Town and nestled between two mountains, enjoys a relatively hot climate with moderate to high rainfall. The well-drained granite and shale soils force vines to dig deep for nourishment, which strengthens the vines and naturally limits yields. This results in the production of premium-quality wines with concentrated flavors. Known for producing robust reds and elegant whites, Paarl offers a diverse range of wines that reflect the region’s rich terroir and winemaking tradition.