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Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee Coastal Region Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc 2024 – Coastal Region, South Africa
Introduction
The Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is an exceptional white wine hailing from the Western Cape, South Africa’s renowned wine-producing region. This elegant and vibrant wine is a perfect reflection of its coastal origin, capturing the unique characteristics of the terroir and showcasing the high quality of the grapes. A blend of 94% Sauvignon Blanc and 6% Semillon, this wine offers a captivating balance of tropical fruit, freshness, and complexity.
Wine Characteristics
With an alcohol content of 13.5%, the Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a dry, refreshing white wine that will appeal to wine enthusiasts seeking a crisp and well-structured drink. The wine boasts an aromatic profile rich in tropical fruits, including hints of blackcurrant, gooseberry, and a subtle touch of nettle. These flavours are beautifully complemented by the lively acidity that adds freshness and ensures a clean, lingering finish.
The addition of Semillon in this blend brings added complexity, contributing to the wine’s round texture and depth. With a residual sugar of just 2.2g/L, this wine maintains a perfectly balanced dryness, with a smooth finish that highlights its pure, concentrated fruit flavours.
Tasting Notes
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Appearance: Clear and bright with a pale straw colour.
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Nose: Aromatic, offering a medley of tropical fruits, blackcurrant, gooseberry, and a touch of nettle.
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Palate: A vibrant, refreshing mouthfeel with crisp acidity. The fruit-forward profile continues on the palate, rounded with a smooth texture from the Semillon and leading into a long, clean finish.
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Finish: Long and crisp, with lingering fruit flavours and a refreshing acidity that leaves a clean, satisfying finish.
Awards and Recognition
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Silver Medal, DWWA 2024
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90 Points, Tim Atkin MW 2024
Why Choose Delaire Graff Coastal Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc 2024?
This award-winning wine embodies the best of South Africa’s Coastal Region, making it a top choice for both casual drinkers and seasoned wine enthusiasts. Its elegant blend of tropical fruit flavors, balanced acidity, and complexity makes it ideal for pairing with a wide variety of dishes, such as seafood, fresh salads, or creamy goat cheese.
Ideal Pairings
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Fresh seafood dishes, such as grilled shrimp or oysters
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Light, creamy pasta dishes
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Goat cheese or mild blue cheeses
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Summer salads with citrus dressing
About Delaire Graff Estate
Delaire Graff Estate, located in the heart of the Western Cape’s wine country, is known for producing high-quality wines that showcase the best of the region’s terroir. Committed to sustainable practices, the estate carefully nurtures its vineyards to create wines that are not only delicious but also environmentally responsible.
Technical Information
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Country: South Africa
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Region: Western Cape, Coastal Region
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Grape Varieties: 94% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Semillon
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Alcohol by Volume: 13.5%
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Residual Sugar: 2.2 g/L
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Dry/Sweet Value: 1 (Dry)
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Contains Sulphites: Yes
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Vegetarian/Vegan Friendly: Yes
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Milk/Eggs: No
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Organic: No
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Biodynamic: No
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Case Size: 6 bottles (75cl each)
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Customer Reviews:
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“Absolutely loved this wine! The tropical fruit flavours were so vibrant, and the crisp acidity made it perfect for our seafood dinner. A definite repeat purchase!” – Sarah L.
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“A beautifully balanced Sauvignon Blanc with a refreshing finish. Great value for money, and it paired wonderfully with a light salad. Highly recommend it!” – Tom H.
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“An outstanding wine that delivers on every level. The complexity and clean finish make it one of my new favorites. Will definitely be ordering more.” – Emily P.
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Price | £130.50 |
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Country | South Africa |
Vintage | 2024 |
Bottles Per Case | 6 |
Bottle Size (cl) | 75 |
Winery | The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of the early hours from the premium wine regions of Durbanville, Stellenbosch and Darling, each with unique flavours combined in this blend, offering complexity. The vines have an average age of 14 years and are trellised on a five-wire Perold system, a form of a vertical trellis that helps protect the vines from wind damage. The climate is Mediterranean, with warm, dry summers mitigated by the ocean's cooling sea breezes, resulting in a slower ripening process encouraging natural balancing acidity to balance the concentrated fruit flavours. The terroir comprises Tukulu soils derived from granite and has good physical and water-retention properties. The vineyards are cultivated sustainably and are certified by IPW. The vines are hand-harvested, and the grapes are manually sorted to ensure the highest quality fruit is vinified. |
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