Radley & Finch - Viking Point - Sauvignon Blanc 2023
- Producer Radley & Finch
- Blend Sauvignon Blanc
- Country South Africa
- Region Western Cape
- UPC 6 009879 665529
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Item# 91086-23
Tasting notes
A Sauvignon blanc that combines freshness, volume and fantastic drinkability. Different vineyard sources each add their own, ranging from green figs and bright green limes to riper tropical fruit and hints of white stone fruit. Pairs perfectly with vegetable-based dishes or softer cheeses like goat milk. Also excellent with roasted chicken, turkey or white fish.
Vineyard
The vineyards of the region are found to be extended till the southeastern slopes of Paardeberg Inselberg and are located high in the mountains. This way, these vineyards benefit from the well-drained soils that are rich in potassium, which is an important nutrient for the maintenance of vine health. These, along with the deep root systems, are giving the healthier and stronger vines.
Vinification
Wines were all fermented in stainless steel and left on fine lees until the final blends were made up. During blending the aim was to always strike a fine balance between greener and riper flavors,ensuring a wine that has many layers and complexity.
Appellation
The majority of the grapes for these wines come from the Voor-Paardeberg Mountain (1 hr north of Cape Town) and a small portion from Stellenbosch as well. The wines were not aged in oak (except a small portion of the Shiraz). This small wine region with only 10 miles of vine growing area is located to the north of Paarl and is found to have an exceptional terroir. The major reason for this is the placement of this region and the soil composition along with the prevailing winds. These factors altogether give a specific quality to the wine grapes, thus giving rise to the elite wine range.
Description
Radley & Finch is a range of varietal wines made by Thinus Kruger and Pascal Schildt. The name was inspired from the famous book: To Kill a Mockingbird, but unlike the serious nature of the book, these wines aim to reflect a typical and light-hearted style of wine true to the most enjoyed grape varieties originating in South Africa. The motto: Optimism, beats the pants off pessimism. We want these wines to be an honest path for wine drinkers to delve into the special world of premium South African wines over time.
