Journey's End Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc Vintage:2022

Journey's End Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc Vintage:2022Journey's End is a Gabb family cellar cradled in the foothills of the Hottentot Mountains, overlinking stunning False Bay. The Name "Weather Station" is derived from the first two clones of Sauvignon Blanc that were planted in Sout Africa in the mid 17th century. These closes were nicknamed 'The Weather Station' as the original plantings were made beside an old weather station This station proved invaluable in enabling the farms to spot oncoming

of which 20% to 30% are reserve wines specially selected to enhance its maturity

sandstone and gravel

Ripe meaty nose with hints of dried figs

A most unusual old-style Fino

Estezargues

including winemaker Jen Parr and viticulturist Gary Crabbe

Yet being media savvy and having a sense of humour allows this ironically quietly-spoken but earnest bunch to market themselves outrageously and to bring a fresh approach to labelling

When the cellar master realises that the wine is becoming a palo cortado

The comparatively cooler areas of the north are ideally placed for growing complex and crisp wines that are more than a match for your usual suspects

Fermentation takes place in stainless steel vats controlled at 30 degrees with maceration on the skins for 10 - 12 days in total

This maturing time is essential for their refinement and for the development of their aromatic range

with a ripe and juicy finish