A Klein Taste of Constantia

As we have come to establish, I have become somewhat of a varietalist – most especially against poor Sauvignon Blanc. This tasting was, however, filled with most interesting examples of The Sauvignon Blanc. I’d drink these.

WHTE:

·         KC Sauvignon Blanc (2013): Litchi, pineapple, green apple, sour yoghurt covered apples, apple & apricot yoghurt bars, soft for Sauv, fresh, no sharpness. (*)

·         Klein Constantia Estate Sauvignon Blanc (2011): 13% Semillon. Peachy, roast pineapple, savoury peaches.

·         Klein Constantia Estate Sauvignon Blanc (2012): 13% Semillon. Roast pineapple, salted pineapple, green apricots, white peach pips, rich but bitter, salted caramel green apples, sharp cheese, “zippy”.

·         Klein Constantia Perdeblokke (2011): 100% single vineyard parcel, 10 years aging potential, 6 months in neutral oak. Salted caramel, buttered fudge, sharp orange Millionaires shortbread, limey caramel, citrus cream.

·         Klein Constantia Perdeblokke (2012): Tank fermented, last quarter of ferment in barrel, natural ferment with limited additives,  5 * Platter nominated. Baked oranges with honey, soft but grippy, light & airy, like twinkles dancing in your mouth, quick finish, purity, freshness.

A Klein bit of information:

·         Perdeblokke – ’06 – first vintage, single block from ‘07

·         It’s only made when the vintage is deemed good enough

·         Aiming to create an age-able Sauv

·         Large vintage variation

·         2 500 – 300 bottles made

·         No acid added

·         Stonker = good