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SAVANHA SUN by SPIER SAVANHA celebrates the vibrant energy of the South African sun, in a fun, relaxed and social way. Spier is the home of Savanha wines.
WINEMAKING Savanha is dedicated to capture the warmth and beauty of the South African sun by providing terroir-reflective, elegant wines across all categories. It’s 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 Savanha’s vineyard sites are surrounded by towering mountain ranges and situated within close proximity of the cold Atlantic and warm Indian oceans. Here nature’s generous forces of soil, wind and rain combine to create some of the finest wine-growing conditions under the sun. From these rich vineyards, Spier’s award-winning winemakers create an elegant range of wines that are terroir-reflective with intense fruit flavours, yet perfectly balanced.
SAVANHA SUN range comprises easy drinking, accessible wines, for everyday 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 starts in the vineyard and follows through the entire winemaking process. This commitment is reflected in the consistently high standard of their wines and the host of awards they’ve 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.
SAVANHA SUN SAUVIGNON BLANC 2013 WINEMAKER Anton 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 CONDITIONS Trellised 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 10°C, Summer 26°C 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 that’s fresh and crisp. A well balanced and structured wine. SERVE WITH Smoked salmon, grilled seafood, green salads and goat’s cheese.
SAVANHA SUN CHENIN BLANC 2013 WINEMAKER Anton 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 CONDITIONS Trellised 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. . SERVE WITH Lightly sauced pastas, grilled fish and baked apple desserts.
SAVANHA SUN CHARDONNAY 2013 WINEMAKER Anton 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 CONDITIONS Trellised 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 10ºC °C; Summer 26ºC 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.
SAVANHA SUN MERLOT 2012 WINEMAKER Lizanne 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 CONDITIONS Bush 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 10-12ยบC 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. . SERVE WITH Roasted pork, meat loaf, chicken casseroles, pizza and meaty pastas.
SAVANHA SUN CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2012 WINEMAKER Jacques 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 10-12ยบC 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.
SAVANHA SUN PINOTAGE / SHIRAZ 2012 WINEMAKER Lizanne 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 the grapes for this wine. The vines received supplementary drip irrigation and produced 10-15 tons per hectare. Temperature: Winter 15°C; Summer 28°C 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 10-12ºC 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: <3.65 APPERANCE Deep red in colour. TASTING NOTE A bouquet of lovely ripe cherries and banana on the nose with whiffs of spicy notes. These follow through to a palate bursting with cherries, sweet red plums and raspberries followed by an aftertaste with a soft tannin structure and hints of spice. . SERVE WITH Roasted chicken with sweet potatoes and green beans on the side or a creamy potato bake.
SAVANHA SUN SHIRAZ 2012 WINEMAKER Lizanne 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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