Welcome to Sauvignon Blanc South Africa!
Sauvignon Blanc South Africa fosters excellence in making and marketing South African Sauvignon Blanc locally and internationally.
The annual FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition was started in 2007 to promote innovation and excellence of the Sauvignon Blanc cultivar and reward those making wines of true distinction.
Members’ networking and information exchange include an annual technical seminar, a blog covering technical aspects, a regular Sauvignon Blanc SA newsletter, annual #SauvBlancDay celebrations, as well as marketing opportunities.
The Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, the biggest and most significant international competition dedicated to Sauvignon Blanc, was held outside of Europe for the first time in its 14-year history, hosted by Sauvignon Blanc SA in Franschhoek from 13 to 17 March 2023.
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THE LATEST FROM SAUVIGNON BLANC SA
FNB Top 10: Wine experts judge 169 Sauvignon Blancs for every taste
This year's judging panel of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition on Uitkyk Estate: From left is Johann Fourie, head winemaker of Benguela Cove, protégé Mahalia Kotjane, assistant winemaker of Lievland, protégé Shanice du Preez of De Grendel, Bennie Avenant...
Does H2S produced during fermentation = H2S after fermentation?
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 August 2023 Hydrogen sulphide (H2S) is a powerful aroma associated with the so-called “reductive” aroma present in some wines. Descriptors commonly used to describe H2S in wine include “rotten egg” and “sewage”. The presence of...
Juice turbidity and mouthfeel-promoting compounds
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine31 July 2023 The quantity and quality of juice solids at the onset of fermentation affect fermentation kinetics and the sensory profile of the resulting wines (see previous blog post). Maintaining a higher solids content in the juice...
Struck flint, struck match and gun smoke… linked compounds with a potentially large impact
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine30 July 2023 The term “minerality” is commonly used by wine critics and enthusiasts to describe a range of sensory experiences in wine, however, the concept of minerality in wines is ill-defined1. Minerality in wine is usually a positive...
Call for entries: 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition
MEDIA RELEASE For immediate release Thursday 20 July 2023 IT’S TIME TO SHINE IN THE 2023 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 COMPETITION After a record 152 South African Sauvignon Blanc wines competed in the recent Concours Mondial du Sauvignon, producers can now showcase...
Ever Mycostart: Conditioning your yeast for a flawless fermentation
The Mycostart protocol is an innovative protocol developed by EVERINTEC for optimal yeast reactivation. Combining the Mycostart bioactivator (activation product) with a specific oxygenation regime results in improved cell vigour and a stronger cell membrane which, in...
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