At the table with Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025
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Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025Jordan Anwesen
This Sauvignon Blanc comes from the Jordan estate, nestled in the Stellenbosch Kloof, a deep ravine west of Stellenbosch, South Africa. The vines, around forty years old, occupy east- and south-facing slopes between 220 and 380 metres above sea level, on decomposed granite and silt soils. Breezes from False Bay, 14 kilometres away, and from the Benguela current to the north-west bring morning mists and freshness: temperatures here are at least 3 °C lower than inland.
The grapes are harvested at different levels of ripeness to enrich the complexity of the fruit, after meticulous canopy management that promotes airflow around the bunches. Destemmed, they macerate for about six hours on their skins before gentle pneumatic pressing. The juice is cold-settled for two days, then ferments with selected yeasts between 12 and 16 °C, each plot being vinified separately. The wine then rests for three months on its lees before blending and bottling.
This wine reveals notes of passion fruit, guava, pineapple, grapefruit, lime, gooseberry, cut grass and blackcurrant leaf. The bright, exuberant nose combines tropical fruit, citrus and the herbaceous touches characteristic of the variety. The palate is lively and zesty, carried by taut acidity and a texture slightly rounded by lees work. The fresh, thirst-quenching finish lingers on citrus.
All about Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025
At what temperature should Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025 be served?
Between 10 and 12 °C.
How long can Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025 be kept?
Ageing potential: 1 to 5 years, until around 2030. Store the bottle lying down, away from light, at around 12 °C.
Which grapes make up Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025?
Grapes: 100 % Sauvignon Blanc. Origin: Stellenbosch, South Africa. Alcohol: 14%.
What to serve with Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025?
Sauvignon Blanc Chameleon WO Stellenbosch 2025 pairs well with shellfish, white fish and sushi. Our dish ideas are in the food pairing box at the top of the page.
Where are we traveling?
StellenboschSouth Africa
Stellenbosch is perhaps South Africa's most famous wine region. The town, located in the coastal Western Cape, is steeped in history and home to some of the country's most renowned wineries. Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widespread grape variety in the region and is often blended with Merlot to create Bordeaux-style wines. Vineyards blanket the rolling hills of Stellenbosch, from Helderberg in the south to the lower slopes of Simonsberg mountain in the north. This terrain allows for a wide variety of wine styles, and among the exposed hills and sheltered valleys are microclimates suited to growing all sorts of grape varieties. The region's climate is relatively hot and dry, although there is a maritime influence from False Bay in the south. Cooling southeasterly breezes sweep across the vineyards in the afternoon, refreshing the grapes after the morning sun's heat. White wine varieties are often planted closer to the ocean, where this effect is more pronounced.
The little history of the country
South Africa
The first vines were planted in South Africa by Dutch settlers in the 1650s, although wine production did not really begin to take off until the arrival of French Protestants, in the 1680s, with their skills and their knowledge of viticulture. Stellenbosch is also a historic wine region, with the first vineyards being planted there in the 1690s.
Today South Africa is one of the most important wine producing countries in the southern hemisphere. With over 300 years of winemaking history, it is often described as a bridge between the Old and New Worlds. The majority of wines are produced using New World winemaking techniques, but they often have more in common stylistically with their Old World counterparts. Since the end of apartheid, South African wine has received international attention and acclaim for its wide variety of styles.
South Africa's wine industry is spread across the lush and rugged landscape of the Western Cape. Here, the abundance of mountains, valleys and plateaus allows winemakers to produce a wide variety of styles. Vineyards can also be found in the Orange River region of the Northern Cape, where the flat, arid landscape is dominated by the Kalahari Desert. Most of South Africa's wine regions have a Mediterranean climate, strongly influenced by the meeting of the Atlantic and Indian Oceans.
The country's signature grape variety is Pinotage, an indigenous cross of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut that is rarely found in quantity in other wine-producing countries. Shiraz (Syrah) is also widely planted, as are Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (often combined in a Bordeaux blend). South African Chardonnay, Chenin and Sauvignon Blanc have become popular internationally in recent years.