John Martin Sauvignon Blanc
...this is a very stylish oaked white. Herbal, pithy and fresh, with cream soda and grapefruit flavours and very subtle wooding.
Subtle, suave & smooth.
There were two things that Backsberg’s former general manager John Martin had a strong aversion to - Sauvignon Blanc, and wooded white wines. It was with Sydney Back’s characteristic wit that Backsberg’s barrel-fermented Sauvignon Blanc was named after his old friend, who spent over three decades of his life at Backsberg.
Certified carbon neutral. Sustainably farmed. Suitable for vegans.
Accolades
2018
92 - Tim Atkin
89 - Platter's Guide
2017
94+ - Tom Mullen
91 - Tim Atkin
89 - Platter's Guide
Tasting Notes
This wine is crafted from a hand-picked selection of grapes exhibiting varietal character and intensity. Aromas of Cape gooseberry, citrus blossom and sweet grass abound. Partial fermentation in French oak barriques provides a delicately spicy and uncommon complexity. Acidity, so essential to Sauvignon Blanc’s appeal, exists in perfect harmony with ripe flavours of lime, fig and pear.
Food Pairing
Pair with cheese, seafood, poultry and creamy pasta dishes.
Winemaking Notes
Sun worshiping, open armed lyre trellised vines, ensure maximum fruit ripeness, particularly when planted on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain in weathered granite and Oak leaf soils. Early morning, hand-picked, ripe grape selection. The fruit is crushed, allowed to settle and then filled directly into small French oak barrels for a few weeks. To enhance the texture and flavour profile, the juice is aged on the lees in tank for a further 6 months.
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2018 2016Shelf Talkers
Non Vintage 2018 - 92 Points Tim Atkin MW 2017 - 94 Points Forbes| Producer | Backsberg |
|---|---|
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Paarl |
| Type | White |
| Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Features | Carbon Neutral, Family-owned, Sustainable, Vegan Friendly |
| Closure | Screw Cap |
| Bottle Size | 750ml |
| Case Size | 12 Bottles |
