Cape of Good Hope

Altima Sauvignon Blanc

A light flinty, gravel note underpins granadilla and grapefruit aromas on the nose. A Taut and zingy lemon and grapefruit vivacity is immediately apparent in the mouth. Adding to the complexity is a slate and mineral nuance. The palate is fresh and succulent with lively acidity. Unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is focussed, crisp and balanced with good concentration, body and length of flavour.

Tasting Notes

Altima Sauvignon Blanc

Cool climate origins are apparent in the flinty, herbaceous, snapped green bean and grapefruit zest aromas. The same gravelly elements are found in the mouth. Vibrant and lively with zippy acidity and bags of grapefruit, lemon zest and pea shoot flavours. It then morphs into a rounder, focused and cohesive mouthful with a balanced but crisp, dry and resolved finish.

  • Tim Atkin - 92 points
  • Platters - 5 star
Tasting Notes

Altima Sauvignon Blanc

Aromas of intense asparagus and green pepper are followed by upfront passion fruit and gooseberry equally on the nose.

The palate is rich and full of the same intense and powerful flavour, beautifully balanced by the tangy acidity which gives length and vibrancy to the succulent tropical sweetness. A lip smacking wine with a long, juicy finish.

  • 92 Points - Tim Atkin
  • Silver - Concours Mondial du Sauvignon
  • 4½* - John Platter
  • Double Gold - Veritas
Tasting Notes

Altima Sauvignon Blanc

Appealing aromas of granadilla and grapefruit zest with a tinge of peach blossom too.

The mouthful is succulent and fresh with lively acidity which is balanced by the tangy and tropical flavours of granadilla and stone fruit. Delicious citrus zip is added by grapefruit and yuzu notes. Vibrant yet nicely rounded and balanced. Not a one-dimensional Sauvignon blanc this! Long, lingering finish.

  • 93 Points - Tim Atkin
Tasting Notes

Altima Sauvignon Blanc

Appealing aromas of granadilla and grapefruit zest with a tinge of peach blossom too.

The mouthful is succulent and fresh with lively acidity which is balanced by the tangy and tropical flavours of granadilla and stone fruit. Delicious citrus zip is added by grapefruit and yuzu notes. Vibrant yet nicely rounded and balanced. Not a one-dimensional Sauvignon blanc this! Long, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

Altima Sauvignon Blanc

Appealing aromas of granadilla and grapefruit zest with a tinge of peach blossom too.

The mouthful is succulent and fresh with lively acidity which is balanced by the tangy and tropical flavours of granadilla and stone fruit. Delicious citrus zip is added by grapefruit and yuzu notes. Vibrant yet nicely rounded and balanced. Not a one-dimensional Sauvignon blanc this! Long, lingering finish.

Tasting Notes

Tasting Note

A light flinty, gravel note underpins granadilla and grapefruit aromas on the nose. A Taut and zingy lemon and grapefruit vivacity is immediately apparent in the mouth. Adding to the complexity is a slate and mineral nuance. The palate is fresh and succulent with lively acidity. Unmistakably Sauvignon Blanc, this wine is focussed, crisp and balanced with good concentration, body and length of flavour.

Vintage note

“Late, slow and steady” is the best way to describe the 2021 vintage. The preceding winter was cold and wet, resulting in good dormancy and healthy dam levels prior to the growing season. The cool weather continued into spring which in turn resulted in a delayed but relatively even bud break, flowering and fruit set. The moderate summer temperatures slowed the ripening period and resulted in harvest starting about two weeks later than normal. The usually hot month of February was uncharacteristically cool, allowing for the gradual ripening of fruit with good flavours and acidity. An exceptional vintage which promises to deliver outstanding wines.

Average Temperature

24.54˚C

Average rainfall

252mm

Harvest

03/03/2021 - 17/03/2021

Origin of Fruit

Elandskloof

Soil Type

Tukulu, Decomposed shale

Yield

6 ton/ha

Tasting Note

Cool climate origins are apparent in the flinty, herbaceous, snapped green bean and grapefruit zest aromas. The same gravelly elements are found in the mouth. Vibrant and lively with zippy acidity and bags of grapefruit, lemon zest and pea shoot flavours. It then morphs into a rounder, focused and cohesive mouthful with a balanced but crisp, dry and resolved finish.

Vintage note

Favourable climatic conditions during the growing season, with even flowering and fruit set resulted in higher yields and healthy canopies. The slow, even ripening conditions delivered beautiful fruit with great flavour and balance

Average Temperature

16.8°C

Rainfall

881mm

Harvest

04/03/2020 - 06/04/2020

Origin of Fruit

Elandskloof

Soil type

Tukulu, Decomposed shale

Yield

7 t/ha

Tasting Notes

The initial aromas of intense asparagus and green pepper are followed by upfront passion fruit and gooseberry equally on the nose. The palate is rich and full of the same intense and powerful flavour, beautifully balanced by the tangy acidity which gives length and vibrancy to the succulent tropical sweetness. A lip smacking wine with a long, juicy finish.

Vintage Notes

The 2019 vintage can in some way be described a vintage in two parts, with the first half experiencing favourable weather conditions and good fruit analyses until end of February, and the second half being more challenging, characterised by slower ripening due to cold and rainy weather in March. Good rainfall brought much needed relief from the severe drought experienced in the preceding 3 years, however, warm periods during winter and fluctuating temperatures during spring resulted in smaller berries and some uneven bunch development. Gale force winds and cool growing conditions led to significantly lower yields, especially in these Sauvignon Blanc vineyards. Moderate temperatures during December and January delayed the onset of harvest slightly, but the early heat waves in February and lower yields resulted in these grapes being harvested much earlier than usual.

Average Temperature

15.2°C

Rainfall

788mm

Harvest

20 - 21 February 2019

Origin of Fruit

Elandskloof

Soil type

Tukulu, Decomposed shale

Yield

4.5 t/ha

Tasting Notes

Appealing aromas of granadilla and grapefruit zest with a tinge of peach blossom.

Vintage Notes

Despite the continuing severe drought conditions in the Western Cape, the 2018 harvest yielded very healthy fruit with beautiful flavour and good acidity. Relatively cool conditions and intermit- tent rainfall during the growing season resulted in the harvest being 7 – 8 days later than the previous 3 vintages. Overall a very good vintage, albeit that yields were significantly lower.

Average Temperature

14.6 °C

Rainfall

753.8mm

Harvesting

5 March 2018 - 7 March 2018

Origin of Fruit

Elandskloof

Soil Type

Predominantly decomposed shale (greywacke) and quartz

Yield

7ton/ha

Tasting Notes

Bold tropical granadilla- and gooseberry notes tinged with grapefruit and lime zest. Just a vague hint of flint. The entry is bold and assured with crisp, zingy grapefruit and granadilla flavour. Stonefruit succulence then takes over and in turn makes way for a flinty mineral twist. Lovely taut body and structure with good length and breadth and a lingering, soft elderflower finish.

Vintage Notes

Although the drought conditions persisted, ideal weather conditions throughout the growing season and harvest resulted in healthy fruit and small berries with great flavours and exceptional acids.

Average Temperature

15.5°C

Rainfall

550mm

Harvesting

27/02/2017 - 02/03/2017

Origin of Fruit

Elandskloof - Overberg

Soil Type

Tukulu, decomposed shale (Greywacke)

Yield

7ton/ha

Tasting Notes

Aromas of lime curd and grapefruit zest with restrained fig leaf, white pepper and flint nuances. As with the 2015 vintage, the palate is rounded with gentle tangy lime and grapefruit succulence, rather than the more tart, sharp citrus notes typical of the variety. It starts out deceptively simple and then develops into a peacock’s tail where the fruit and a delightful flinty minerality mingle. Long lingering tail. Still young, this wine has lots of life in it and will reward some ageing.

Vintage Notes

Warmer, drier conditions than usual between March and November with below average rainfall. Acid levels were slightly lower due to the warmer conditions. The vineyards again delivered fruit of exceptional purity and flavour, so unique to this site.

Average Temperature

15.3°C

Rainfall

March 2015 - March 2016 = 978mm

Harvesting

25/02/2016 - 03/03/2016

Origin of Fruit

Elandskloof - Overberg

Soil Type

Tukulu. Decomposed shale (grouwrakke)

Yield

8.4 ton/ha

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