Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Crisp dry white wine · Southern Right
Vintage: 2022
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Southern Right
Country
South Africa
Vintage
2022
Region & Appellation
Walker Bay, Hemel-en-Aarde District, South Africa
Grape Varieties
100% Sauvignon Blanc
Color & Appearance
Pale straw with vibrant green tinges, brilliant clarity, and light legs.
Aroma Profile
Intense aromas of green apple, crushed lime leaves, flinty minerality, and subtle hints of fynbos and tropical fruit.
Tasting Notes
A refreshingly complex palate featuring vibrant acidity, textured weight, and a long, saline, mineral-driven finish.
Flavor Profile
Flavors of ripe lime, zesty grapefruit, wet stone, subtle herbs, and a distinctive chalky minerality.
Body & Texture
Medium-bodied with a textured, mouth-filling presence balanced by crisp, refreshing acidity.
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that provides exceptional drive and structural balance without any harshness.
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with negligible residual sugar.
Alcohol Content
13.5% ABV
Aging & Oak
Fermented and aged primarily in stainless steel tanks to preserve primary fruit purity, with minimal skin contact and occasional lees stirring.
Food Pairings
Ideal with freshly shucked oysters, grilled line fish with herb butter, goat cheese salads, and asparagus risotto.
Serving Suggestions
Serve chilled at 8-10°C in a universal white wine glass. No decanting necessary. Best enjoyed fresh.
Price Range
$18 - $25 USD
Quality Assessment
Score range 90-93 points. Premium tier, renowned for exceptional value and true expression of cool-climate South African Sauvignon Blanc.
Production Methods
Hand-harvested fruit, gentle whole-bunch pressing, temperature-controlled stainless steel fermentation using selected neutral yeasts.
Terroir
Cool maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, featuring weathered shale and clay-rich soils high in iron-stone, imparting unique minerality.
History & Heritage
Founded in 1994 by Anthony Hamilton Russell, Southern Right was created specifically to craft complex, age-worthy Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir from unique cool-climate Walker Bay sites.
Interesting Facts
The winery is named after the rare and protected Southern Right Whales that frequent the nearby Walker Bay, reflecting the estate's deep commitment to local conservation and biodiversity.
Cellaring Potential
Enjoy young for vibrant primary fruit, or cellar for 3-5 years to develop richer, stony, and honeyed complexity.
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