VinoTime Booklet Savanha Sun
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SAVANHA SUN by SPIER
SAVANHA celebrates the vibrant energy of the South African sun, in afun, relaxed and social way. Spier is the home of Savanha wines.
WINEMAKING Savanha is dedicated to capture the warmth andbeauty of the South African sun by providing terroir-reflective, elegant
wines across all categories. Its a unique and wonderful energy, mirrored
completely in the way we make our wines, and truly inspirational to the
adventurous at heart. Savanha wines carry with them an unfailing mark of
quality and accessibility.
VITICULTURE Savanhas vineyard sites are surrounded by toweringmountain ranges and situated within close proximity of the cold Atlantic
and warm Indian oceans. Here natures generous forces of soil, wind andrain combine to create some of the finest wine-growing conditions under
the sun. From these rich vineyards, Spiers award-winning winemakerscreate an elegant range of wines that are terroir-reflective with intense
fruit flavours, yet perfectly balanced.
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SAVANHA SUN range comprises easy drinking, accessible wines, foreveryday enjoyment. Richness of colour and flavour, true to the grape
varietals, speak of abundant sunshine and lazy summer days.
These fruit-driven wines are perfectly paired with a picnic or sun-soaked
days outdoors, creating special memories with friends and loved ones.
Each varietal reflects its own positive and vibrant colour, mirroring both
the South African landscape and the way sunshine plays through wines of
varying colours in clear glass.
SUNSHINE LIVING Spiers single-minded dedication to quality startsin the vineyard and follows through the entire winemaking process. This
commitment is reflected in the consistently high standard of their winesand the host of awards theyve won on both local and international level.
The winery has a dedicated quality assurance team that conducts regular
internal audits and coordinates external audits. A fully equipped
laboratory includes facilities for routine wine testing at the cellar.
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SAVANHA SUN
SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013
WINEMAKERAnton Swarts
ORIGIN
Breedekloof and Coastal areas within the Western Cape.
TERROIR/SOIL
Combination of alluvial, well drained and aerated soils as well as decomposed
granite soils from mountain foothills.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONSTrellised and bush vines aged 9-17 years yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines
received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 10-14 tons per hectare.
Average Temperature:
Winter 10C, Summer 26C
Proximity to ocean: ,120km
Annual Rainfall: 40mm - 200mm
WINEMAKING
Grapes were harvested by hand from selected vineyard blocks. Grapes received at
cellar, destemmed, slightly crushed and pressed. The juice of the individual block
selections (some kept separate and some blended) was temperature control
fermented in stainless steel tanks, with selected yeast strains. Only the best tanks
were selected for the final preparation of the blend. Maturation occurred on the fine
lees for two months prior preparation for bottling.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 12.43% T A : 6 . 6 g/L
RS: 4.4 g/L p H : 3 . 3 1
APPERANCE
Pale green in colour with a yellowish hue.
TASTING NOTE
Fresh, crisp, un-wooded, a medium bodied wine with tropical fruit aromas on the
nose with subtle hints of green pepper and grassiness. These flavours carry through
to the palate thats fresh and crisp. A well balanced and structured wine.
SERVE WITH
Smoked salmon, grilled seafood, green salads and goats cheese.
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SAVANHA SUN
CHENIN BLANC 2013
WINEMAKERAnton Swarts
ORIGIN
Western Cape, predominantly from Breedekloof region within the Western Cape.
TERROIR/SOIL
Combination of alluvial, well drained and aerated soils as well as decomposed
granite soils from mountain foothills.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONSTrellised and bush vines yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines are 9-15 years
old, received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 10-14 tons per hectare.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were harvested by hand from selected vineyard blocks. Grapes were
de-stemmed, slightly crushed and pressed. The juice of the individual block
selections (some kept separate and some blended) was temperature control
fermented in stainless steel tanks, with selected yeast strains. Only the best tanks
were selected for the final preparation of the blend. Maturation occurred on the fine
lees for two months prior preparation for bottling.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.04 % T A : 5 .50 g/L
RS: 4.5 g/L p H : 3 . 3 1
APPERANCE
Straw pale in colour with a green hue.
TASTING NOTE
Fresh, fruity, quaffable, un-wooded. Tropical fruit on the nose; pink and red apples
on the palate.
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SERVE WITH
Lightly sauced pastas, grilled fish and baked apple desserts.
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SAVANHA SUN
CHARDONNAY 2013
WINEMAKERAnton Swarts
ORIGIN
Western Cape.
TERROIR/SOIL
Various regions within the Western Cape. Well drained and aerated soils from
alluvial, ancient riverbeds and shale.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONSTrellised and bush vine yielded the grapes for this wine. The vines are 10-16 years
old, received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 10-14 tons per hectare.
Temperature:
Winter 10C C; Summer 26C
Annual Rainfall: 40mm 200mm
Proximity to Ocean: .120km
WINEMAKING
The grapes were harvested by hand from selected vineyard blocks. Grapes were
de-stemmed, slightly crushed and pressed. The juice of the individual block
selections (some kept separate and some blended) was temperature control
fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast strains. Only the best tanks
were selected for the final preparation of the blend. Maturation occurred on the fine
lees for two months prior preparation for bottling.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.29 % TA: 5.59 g/L
RS: 3.54 g/L pH: 3.7
APPERANCE
Pale straw in colour with a green hue.
TASTING NOTE
A medium-bodied wine with aromas of tropical fruit and citrus that follow through
to a well-structured palate. Fresh, flavourful, easy-drinking, un-wooded.
SERVE WITH
Poached or fried fish with citrus sauces, risottos and roasted chicken.
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SAVANHA SUN
MERLOT 2012
WINEMAKERLizanne Jordaan
ORIGIN
Western Cape, predominately from Breedekloof region within the Western Cape.
TERROIR/SOIL
Combination of alluvial, well drained and aerated soils as well as decomposed
granite soils from mountain foothills.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONSBush vines and five-wire Perold trellised vines aged 10-20 years yielded the
grapes for this wine. The vineyards received supplementary drip irrigation and
produced 8-15 tons per hectare.
WINEMAKING
Grapes were handpicked at optimum ripeness, sorted, de-stemmed and gently
crushed. The juice was chilled to 10-12C to enable cold maceration prior to
fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Daily pump overs were carried out during
fermentation to extract further colour and flavour. Wines showing well-preserved
fruit were selected for blending and fining. Sterile bottling took place after 6
months of maturation and integration.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.82% TA: 5.90g/l
RS: 3.10g/l pH: 3.52
APPERANCE
Straw pale in colour with a green hue.
TASTING NOTE
An accessible and fruit-driven wine. Plums and raspberries on the nose, with
layers of red berries and a hint of spice on the palate, supported by a soft tannin
structure.
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SERVE WITH
Roasted pork, meat loaf, chicken casseroles, pizza and meaty pastas.
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SAVANHA SUN
CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012
WINEMAKERJacques Erasmus
ORIGIN
Western Cape, predominantly Breedekloof /Swartland / Coastal regions within the
Western Cape.
TERROIR/SOIL
Combination of alluvial, well drained and aerated soils as well as decomposed
granite soils from mountain foothills.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS
Trellised vines and bush vines aged 10-20 years yielded the grapes for this wine.
The vineyards received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 8-15 tons per
hectare.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were handpicked at optimum ripeness, selected, de-stemmed and gently
crushed. Cold maceration took place at 10-12C prior to fermentation in stainless
steel tanks. Daily pump overs were conducted for optimum extraction of colour and
flavour. Wines from selected tanks were blended and fined, and matured for 6
months before bottling.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 13.69 % TA: 5.70 g/L
RS: 3.50 g/L pH: 3.51
APPERANCE
Deep red in colour
TASTING NOTE
Blackberries and tobacco on the nose with layers of dark berry fruit combined with
subtle oak flavours, plums and hints of liquorices, ending off in a reasonably soft
palate with a savoury finish
SERVE WITH
Sirloin or rump steak, roasted duck with orange sauce, hearty soups and mature
cheese.
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PINOTAGE / SHIRAZ 2012
WINEMAKERLizanne Jordaan
ORIGIN
Western Cape, mainly Slanghoek and Breedekloof area.
TERROIR/SOIL
Alluvial, Silt Dundee, Tukulu, Riverbed and Oakleaf.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS
8 12 year old trellised and bush vines planted on different slopes yielded thegrapes for this wine. The vines received supplementary drip irrigation and produced
10-15 tons per hectare.
Temperature: Winter 15C; Summer 28C
Annual Rainfall: 200mm
Proximity to Ocean: 80- 90km
WINEMAKING
Grapes were handpicked at optimal ripeness sorted, de-stemmed and gently
crushed. The juice was chilled at 10-12C to enable cold maceration prior to
fermentation in stainless steel tanks. Daily pump overs were carried out during
fermentation to extract further colour and flavour.
Wines that showed well-preserved fruit were selected for blending and fining.
Sterile bottling took place 5- 6 months after maturation.
ANALYSIS
Alc: 14.0 % TA: 5.70 g/L
RS: 3 4 g/L pH:
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SHIRAZ 2012
WINEMAKERLizanne Jordaan
ORIGIN
Western Cape, especially Breedekloof and Slanghoek area. Slopes are also facing in
various directions.
TERROIR/SOIL
Various soil types, e.g. Alluvial, Clovelly and sandy soils are represented in this
wine.
VINEYARD AND CLIMATE CONDITIONS
Trellised vines aged between 10-20 years, received supplementary drip irrigation
and yielded between 12-16 tons per hectare.
WINEMAKING
The grapes were hand and machine harvested at optimum ripeness, de-stemmed and
gently crushed. Cold maceration took place at 10-12C prior to fermentation in
stainless steel tanks. Daily pump overs were done to achieve optimum colour and
flavour extraction. Selected tanks were then fined, blended and matured for 6
months before sterile bottling took place.
ANALYSIS
Alc:14.26 % TA:>5.4 g/l
RS: 3-4 g/l pH:3.65
APPERANCE
Dark ruby red in colour.
TASTING NOTE
Smoky, spicy, black pepper richly fruited wine. Full palate, sweet but not jammy.
SERVE WITH
Juicy chargrilled fillet served with a creamy mushroom and pepper sauce and sweet
potato wedges on the side OR Paella with chorizo and chicken drumsticks,
slow-cooked pork hocks with dried fruit sauce.
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