2022 Estate Sauvignon Blanc, Lomond Wines

In 1999, Geoff McIver established the Lomond estate, which is situated on the Agulhas Plain near the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas – the confluence of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans- eight kilometres from the fishing village of Gansbaai and within sight of the sea. The estate takes its name from the Ben Lomond Mountain in the Uilenkraal Valley.

Award-winning winemaker Hannes Meyer joined the team and skillfully crafts a portfolio of stunning wines from this top wine-growing region, some of which are named after the indigenous flora, known as ‘Fynbos’. The vines are planted on as many as 18 different soil types, which appear naturally in small pockets along the slopes and produce intriguingly complex wines, with flavour profiles that differ significantly from one block to the next. The terroir, climate and location of Lomond combine to create superb single-vineyard wines. The vineyard is sustainably cultivated; Lomond is a member of South Africa’s Integrated Production of Wine (IPW), Wine & Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA) and the Walker Bay Fynbos Conservancy.

The grapes were hand-harvested at optimum ripeness, at between 22˚ to 24˚ Balling by vineyard block or part thereof. The fruit was handled reductively, which reduces the amount of oxygen the fruit has exposure to and helps to preserve fresh, fruity and vibrant notes. Each block was vinified separately. The juice was cold-fermented between 13˚C and 15˚C to preserve the natural Sauvignon Blanc flavours. The wine was left on the lees for six weeks before being racked. The 'Estate' blend was then created using elements from various blocks to ensure the result was greater than the sum of its parts.

Producer
Lomond Wines

Country
South Africa

Region
Western Cape

Sub-Region
Cape Agulhas

Grape
Sauvignon Blanc

Size
750ml

Types
White Wine

Vintage
2021