Lubanzi – Sauvignon Blanc

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South Africa

Western Cape

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White

The Facts

UPCs 2023 (750ml) - 8 60007 90755 5

Origins South Africa > Western Cape

Appellation Coastal Region

Varietal Sauvignon Blanc

Cepage 90% Sauvignon Blanc, 10% Colombard

Winemaking SB11 'Weather Station' Clone of Sauvignon trained on a trellis system. 1098 Clone Colombard known in SA for exceptionally fruity character. Both varietals are whole bunch pressed with Colombard left on skins for 30 days. Sauvignon left on fine lees for 4 months, until bottling. Low levels of added sulfites (~30ppm), unfined & filtered prior to bottling.

Aging none

Annual Production 1,600 cases

Markets California, Texas

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The Character

Overall Juicy & Aromatic

Aromas Guava & Fynbos

Mouthfeel Rich & Textured

Tasting Notes Notes of granadilla, yellow stone fruit, guava and fynbos are noticeable, alongside a lingering, moreish hint of banana peel.

Selling Point Rare style of Sauvignon/Colombard from Fair Trade producer

Pairings Vinaigrettes, raisins, hard cheese

Awards 90pts Tasting Panel

Sustainability Certified Sustainable, Vegan, Minimal Intervention / Augmentation, Natural Fermentation

The Story

Our inaugural vintage of Sauvignon Blanc. Produced from grapes grown in shale soils in the Voor-Parderberg region, only a stone’s throw outside our home, the Swartland region. We created this wine using a unique blend of sauvignon blanc & 30 day skin-contact Colombard.

About Lubanzi

Brand Story

Born in Cape Town and named for a wandering dog who led two young travelers backpacking across South Africa's Wild Coast, Lubanzi is a sustainable and socially-conscious wine co. that focuses on crafting fairly produced wines that punch above their weight and are a true force for social & environmental good. To that end, we're proud to be Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, a 1% for the planet member & a Certified B Corporation.
Hailing from South Africa’s rugged and iconic Swartland region, our focus is on producing real wine made by real people from a real place — limited intervention in the cellar, natural fermentations and native yeasts — genuine stuff with genuine personality. No gimmicks, just well-crafted wines from the world’s oldest soil.

Brand Story

Born in Cape Town and named for a wandering dog who led two young travelers backpacking across South Africa's Wild Coast, Lubanzi is a sustainable and socially-conscious wine co. that focuses on crafting fairly produced wines that punch above their weight and are a true force for social & environmental good. To that end, we're proud to be Fair Trade, Carbon Neutral, a 1% for the planet member & a Certified B Corporation.
Hailing from South Africa’s rugged and iconic Swartland region, our focus is on producing real wine made by real people from a real place — limited intervention in the cellar, natural fermentations and native yeasts — genuine stuff with genuine personality. No gimmicks, just well-crafted wines from the world’s oldest soil.