2013 Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc

Community Tasting Notes (4) Avg Score: 88.3 points

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  6/20/2016 - Dezel wrote: 88 Points

  Groot Constantia 2013 Sauvignon Blanc (SRP $18): Steeped in history, Groot Constantia was founded in 1685 and is South Africa's oldest wine farm. Sauvignon Blanc is the second most widely planted white wine grape variety in the region. This example is all about texture and freshness. On the palate, flavors of vibrant citrus fruit, chopped herb, kiwi, flint, and a whisper of green pepper combine to deliver a racy wine with pronounced mouth-feel and a medium-long, crisp finish. This wine is a great match for grilled white fish, shellfish, and other light dishes. I enjoyed a glass with pan-seared sea scallops. Region: Constantia, Western Cape, South Africa. Other info: ABV 13.5%, all stainless, aged sur lie for three months, cork enclosure.

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  2/17/2016 - Ben Christiansen wrote:

  COntiniously bottling since 1685, gifted to the people. Grassy and under ripe melon on the nose, fresh on the palate without being too darn reductive. Good minerality. That works it out at $20.

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  12/3/2015 - The Drunken Cyclist wrote: 91 Points

  Retail $20. Sauvignon Blanc is the second most widely planted grape variety in South Africa, and has been steadily growing in both popularity and quality. Upon pulling the cork, quickly struck by notes of kiwi and an herbaceous element. Not "grassy" as so many Sauv Blancs can be as it falls more on the herbal, minty side. On the palate, bright and racy with great acidity, but there is also a roundness to it that no doubt comes from the three months that it spent on the lees. I have to disagree with the estimable Mr. Baker as I find this particularly well done. thedrunkencyclist.com

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  5/21/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 84 Points

  South African Wine + Surf Trip; 5/17/2014-6/1/2014 (Western Cape, South Africa): Lime zest, white flowers, green onion and sea shells on the nose. Full and creamy on the palate, zippy acid, with kiwi and grapefruit flavors. A blend of minerals and salt mix with a strong fresh cut grass note. Decent, but I think the Semillon/Sauv Blanc blend had a lot more to offer.

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