Eagles Nest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Sauvignon Blanc
Description
Eagles’ Nest is planted on steep, high-elevation terraces in the Constantia Valley where cool ocean breezes and sandstone-derived soils give white varieties real lift and minerality. The farm emphasises careful vineyard work — many blocks are hand‑harvested on the steep slopes — and the site’s cool mesoclimate is central to the wine’s freshness and aromatic focus. The estate’s cellar approach for the Sauvignon Blanc aims to preserve varietal clarity while using measured lees contact and a touch of barrel nuance where it adds texture rather than overt oak.
Colour:
Pale lemon with a faint green tinge and clear brightness.
Nose:
Lifted tropical and citrus notes: ripe stone fruit, mandarin/white pear and lime, with classic green threads of gooseberry and cut grass. There’s also a floral lift (jasmine/elderflower) and a discreet mineral or wet‑stone note.
Palate:
Medium-bodied for a Sauvignon Blanc, with a juicy citrus core and ripe pear/stone‑fruit mid-palate. A short period on lees gives a slightly rounded, textural mouthfeel that tempers the acidity; the wine remains dry and crisp, with underlying savoury/mineral tension rather than overt tropical sweetness. Vinification notes for this bottling include careful whole-bunch/partial whole‑bunch pressing and short lees ageing before bottling.
Finish:
Clean and refreshing, finishing on citrus zest, light tropical fruit and a saline/mineral whisper that keeps the finish focused and moreish.
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Eagles Nest Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2024
- Food Pairing : Grilled linefish or kingklip with lemon and parsley — acidity and citrus in the wine lift the fish and mirror the lemon seasoning. Sushi or sashimi (yellowtail, tuna or linefish) — the wine’s bright acidity and subtle texture complement delicate seafood and soy/ginger notes. Cape Malay‑style prawn curry (mild to medium heat) — fruit and texture stand up to gentle spice and coconut flavours without being overwhelmed. Fresh goat’s cheese salad with roasted beets and toasted seeds — the wine’s saline/mineral edge and orchard-fruit notes balance the cheese’s tang. Shellfish braai (grilled prawns/Calamari) with garlic butter — savoury char and the wine’s zesty lift play well together.
- Drink before: Drink now through to 2026/2027 for best vibrancy and primary aromatics; short-term cellaring to 2028 will soften texture but the wine is primarily made for early drinking.
- Vintage: 2024
- Manufacturer: Eagles Nest
- Region: Constantia
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Grapes used to make this wine were grown in: Sandstone-derived soils.
- Sugar Content: 1.98g/L
- Alcohol Content: 13.5%
Stock and Delivery:
In Stock: Standard delivery within 5 days
Stock at supplier: Delivery within 10 - 15 days
R99 Nationwide
Free Delivery: On orders over R2 000
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We guarantee a full credit on the cost of the wine, no questions asked, and we will also collect the remainder of any pack and refund you in full if you are unhappy with the quality, the service or any aspect of Wine-of-the-Month Club.
Replacements:
In the unlikely event that there is a broken bottle in your case, please tell us immediately and we will credit your account. We reserve the right to substitute product if stock runs out, to the same or higher value of the stock.
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