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
Winemakers can navigate No & Low at 2023 Sauvignon Blanc SA technical seminar
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER NOW Winemakers can learn the latest about the growing No- & Low-alcohol wine market at the Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Technical Seminar, which will be held in collaboration with platinum partner EVER Solutions and Top 10 title partner FNB...
2022 VINT(AGE) REVEALS ITS TRUE COLOURS IN FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10
South Africa’s top Sauvignon Blancs are about much more than meets the eye. Wine lovers should take a second look and taste of Sauvignon Blanc from older vintages, as well as wooded styles, according to the judging panel of the 2023 FNB...
The efficiency of inert gas during racking – Part 1: Inert gases in winemaking
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine17 October 2023 Critical cellar practices involving the movement of wine, including racking, filtration, and pumping, all pose a threat of excess oxygen dissolving into the wine. The use of inert gas is often used to purge hoses,...
Wine Allergies and Intolerances
Dr. Carien CoetzeeBasic Wine29 September 2023 Chances are that you or someone you know has experienced unpleasant and uncomfortable symptoms after consuming even small amounts of wine. Just like some people have allergies to pollen or pets, some individuals may...
20 FINALISTS SHOW THEIR SUCCESS WITH OLDER VINTAGES IN FNB TOP 10
Sauvignon Blanc is not just a wine to enjoy immediately. The vintage of a Sauvignon Blanc is also not the expiry date. The 20 finalists in the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition held by Sauvignon Blanc South Africa are clear proof of this. No less than...
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...
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