Dmz Sauvignon Blanc

This wine pairs well with light summertime fare, such as avocado and prawn pasta or seafood linguine.

De Morgenzon is Dutch for the morning sun a fitting name for this boutique property high on the Stellenboschkloof which is the first to be touched by the rising sun's rays. De Morgenzon's high altitude vineyards command sweeping views of Table Mountain and Cape Point where the Atlantic and Indian Oceans meet. Embracing the philosophy that a biodiverse and ecologically sensitive environment produces infinitely better grapes proprietors Wendy and Hylton Appelbaum have established De Morgenzon as a 91 hectare garden interspersed with 55 hectares of carefully tended vineyards where abundant wildflowers flourish between the vines. The vineyards are currently farmed naturally and the estate is in the process of converting to organic farming.

The fruit for this wine is sourced from premium trellised vineyards located on the south-facing slopes of the Stellenboschkloof. Weathered granite soils and cooling ocean breezes create ideal conditions for this sensitive grape variety.

The wine spent extended time on the lees with periodic stirring, enhancing its texture and flavor integration.

Grapes were gently de-stemmed and lightly pressed, with the juice treated carefully to minimize oxygen exposure. Cold settling occurred overnight without enzymes, followed by inoculation with selected yeasts to preserve fruit flavors during fermentation. A long, cool fermentation was followed by extended time on the lees with periodic stirring to ensure texture and flavor integration.