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TEAM DIEMERSDAL VOYAGES TO THE SOUL OF SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SANCERRE Diemersdal Wine Estate proprietor Thys Louw took his winemakers on a trip to Sancerre in France to immerse them in Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc. Emile Joubert tagged along.Read more on wine.co.za - bitly.ws/uN7o#SauvignonBlancSA #sauvignonblanc #ThrowbackThursday #wine ... See MoreSee Less

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TEAM DIEMERSDAL VOYAGES TO THE SOUL OF SAUVIGNON B

TEAM DIEMERSDAL VOYAGES TO THE SOUL OF SAUVIGNON BLANC IN SANCERRE
@diemersdalwines proprietor Thys Louw took his winemakers on a trip to Sancerre in France to immerse them in Sancerre and Sauvignon Blanc. Emile Joubert tagged along.
Read more on @wine.co.za
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ONDERHOUD: DR. WINNIE BOWMAN GESELS OOR TOP 10-KOM

ONDERHOUD: DR. WINNIE BOWMAN GESELS OOR TOP 10-KOMPETISIE
Die beoordelaars van die 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10-kompetisie was dit eens dat dié kultivar die kat se snorhare is.
Mia Slabbert van #GROOTplaasontbyt gesels nou met dr. Winnie Bowman, Kaapse Wynmeester, internasionale beoordelaar en wynskrywer.
Kyk onderhoud op GrootPlaas se YouTube kanaal.
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TOYOTA US WOORDFEES: RAISE YOUR GLASS TO SAUVIGNON

TOYOTA US WOORDFEES: RAISE YOUR GLASS TO SAUVIGNON BLANC!
It is the month of October, the most beautiful month, especially for our country's most popular grape variety, Sauvignon Blanc!
For the past 16 years, the cultivar group Sauvignon Blanc SA has announced the winners of the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition in October, this year on Thursday 13 October.
Less than 24 hours later, on Friday 14 October, you can join a tasting of these sought-after wines with none other than RJ Botha, Chairman of Sauvignon Blanc SA and Cellar Master of @KleineZalze
DATE: Friday 14 October 2022 | 13:00 | 60min | The Khaya
Get your tickets at R130 at @Webtickets
or R150 at the door (if still available)
#FNBSauvignonBlancSATop10 #SauvignonBlancSA #SauvignonBlanc #Wine #MondayMotivation #WineOClock #WineTime #DrinkWine #WineStagram #WineTasting #Woordfees #ToyotaUSWoordfees2022 #WildvirWoordfees
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HOW POLYPHENOLS CAN INFLUENCE THE AROMA OF SAUVIGN

HOW POLYPHENOLS CAN INFLUENCE THE AROMA OF SAUVIGNON BLANC WINES
Were you aware that polyphenols can influence the way we perceive Sauvignon blanc AROMA?
Read more on our website under the 'blog' tab - link in bio
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HOW SAUVIGNON BLANC BECAME A GLOBAL STAR From San

HOW SAUVIGNON BLANC BECAME A GLOBAL STAR
From Sancerre to South Africa, via Marlborough and Chile to Bordeaux, Sauvignon Blanc has had a stellar rise.
Read more on @wine.coza
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2022 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 JUDGES FEEDBACK

2022 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 JUDGES FEEDBACK: DR WINIFRED BOWMAN
“In the biggest category, unwooded Sauvignon Blanc from the 2022 vintage, a total of 88 wines were tasted, and this category was characterised by quality and an absence of fault wines. Excellent wood management distinguished the wooded category,” says Dr Winifred Bowman.
Read more on our website under the 'news' tab - link in bio.
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2022 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 JUDGES FEEDBACK

2022 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 JUDGES FEEDBACK: FIONA McDONALD
Although 2022 was a challenging vintage, there were many impressive wines in different styles that particularly impressed journalist and international wine judge, Fiona McDonald. “There were definitely fewer acid imbalances, and the 2022 wines are definitely market ready.”
Read more on our website under the 'news' tab (link in bio)
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TOP 20 FINALISTS SHOW OFF 2022 VINTAGE IN FNB SAUV

TOP 20 FINALISTS SHOW OFF 2022 VINTAGE IN FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10 COMPETITION
The 2022 vintage exceeds all expectations for South Africa's best-selling cultivar. We proudly announce the 20 finalists in the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition – no less than thirteen of the final contenders are from the 2022 vintage!
Congratulations to our top 20 finalists (in alphabetical order):
• @boncourage.estate The Gooseberry Bush Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @bonnievalewines The River Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @cilmorwines Winemaker's Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2021
• @degrendelwines Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @Diemersdalwines Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2022
• @DurbanvilleHills Collectors Reserve The Cape Mist Sauvignon Blanc 2019
• #GhostCorner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc 2021
• @GrootConstantia Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @GrootePost Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• #IonaWines Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @Kleinezalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @KWV_CathedralCellar Sauvignon Blanc 2020
• @LaMotteWine Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc 2021
• @NitidaWine Wild Child 2022
• @paulcluverwines Village Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @SpierWineFarm 21 Gables Sauvignon Blanc 2021
• @StrandveldVineyards Pofadderbos Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• @ZevenwachtWineEstate 7EVEN Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Zevenwacht Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Zevenwacht Z Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2021
Read more on our website https://sauvignonblanc.com/news/in-the-news/
The Top 10 will be announced on Thursday 13 October 2022 during the FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 Awards at FNB Portside as well as on the website www.sauvignonblanc.com and on social media.
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SAUVIGNON BLANC SA OP LANDBOU RADIO Wynproe in na

SAUVIGNON BLANC SA OP LANDBOU RADIO
Wynproe in nasionale en internasionale kompetisies verg kundigheid en is 'n hele wetenskap op sy eie. Jou tong kan soet, bitter en soutsmake op verskillende plekke op jou tong proe.
In die 12 September program van #LandbouRadio gesels Gerda le Roux hieroor met dr Winnie Bowman, Kaapse Wynmeester en paneelsameroeper van die 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 kompetisie.
Sy vertel meer oor die evalueringsproses om die wenners te bepaal asook inligting oor die #ConcoursMondialduSauvignon internasionale kompetisie wat volgende jaar in SA plaasvind.
Luister die onderhoud op SoundCloud
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THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 CONCOURS MONDIAL DU SAUVIGNO

THANK YOU TO OUR 2023 CONCOURS MONDIAL DU SAUVIGNON PARTNERS
“We look forward to the exposure South African Sauvignon Blanc will receive when we host the Concours Mondial du Sauvignon in South Africa in March 2023, as this is the first time in the competition’s fourteen-year history that it will take place outside of Europe,” says RJ Botha, chairman of Sauvignon Blanc SA.
This event would not be possible without our partners – thank you to:
PLATINUM PARTNERS
National Convention Bureau
WESGRO
@concoursmondialdebruxelles
@Vinventions
BRONZE PARTNERS
@tonnellerie.boutes
@tonnellerie_garonnaise
@tonnelleriesylvain
@enartisenology
@bevera.tech
@fnbsa
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2022 MICHELANGELO INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS AWA

2022 MICHELANGELO INTERNATIONAL WINE & SPIRITS AWARDS
Congratulations to @dutoitskloofwines Land`s End Cape Agulhas Sauvignon Blanc 2021 who clinched the Southern Sun Sauvignon Blanc Trophy at the 26th annual @michelangelo_awards_sa!
Platinum winners are:
@bolandcellarwine Classic Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
@Lourensford Dome Sauvignon Blanc 2021
@OpstalEstate Fairbridge Sauvignon Blanc 2022
@perdebergwinery Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2022
Full results on their website (maiwsa.co.za)
#SauvignonBlancSA #SauvignonBlanc #MichelangeloAwards #CelebratingExcellence #Cheers #Congrats #Congratulations #LoveWine #WineLover #WineDrinker #MIWA #DrinkWine #Wine #WineOClock #DrinkSAWine #SAWine #SouthAfrica

SOUTH AFRICA’S SAUVIGNON BLANC READY TO CONQUER

SOUTH AFRICA’S SAUVIGNON BLANC READY TO CONQUER THE WORLD
As South Africa’s top-selling cultivar that flies the country’s flag high in export markets across the globe, wine lovers expect nothing less than the best when it comes to a glass of South African Sauvignon Blanc. This year’s judging panel at the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 competition agreed: SA Sauvignon Blanc has it all and more.
Read more on our website in the news tab (link in bio)
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THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS Thank you to our Top 10

THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
Thank you to our Top 10 title partner @fnbsa and platinum partner @eversolutionssa for collaborating with us to promote innovation and excellence of the Sauvignon Blanc cultivar... And especially to reward those making wines of true distinction at the annual #FNBSauvignonBlancSATop10.
We look forward to the BIG announcement on Thursday 13 October.
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BEHIND THE SCENES AT JUDGING DAY TWO Day two snea

BEHIND THE SCENES AT JUDGING DAY TWO
Day two sneak peek behind the scenes of the judging of 161 #SauvignonBlanc wines competing to be named one of the #FNBSauvignonBlancSATop10 wines for 2022.
The esteemed judges are:
Dr Winifred Bowman, @CapeWineMasters and panel convener, Morgan Steyn, winemaker at @DeGrendelWines, wine judge and author Fiona McDonald, Johann Fourie, head winemaker at @BenguelaCove, Cape Wine Master René Groenewald and protégé Mahalia Kotjane, assistant winemaker at @LievlandVineyards.
We look forward to the announcement of the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, supported by @FNBSA and @EverSolutionsSA, on Thursday 13 October.
#SauvignonBlancSA #AwardWinningWines #WineCompetition #Wine #WineWednesday #WineJudges #SauvignonBlanc #WineJudge #WineJudging #WineExpert #SouthAfrica

EXCITING TIMES AS JUDGING STARTS TODAY The 2022 #

EXCITING TIMES AS JUDGING STARTS TODAY
The 2022 #FNBSauvignonBlancSATop10 judging is taking place from today, Tuesday 30 August until Thursday 1 September 2022 at Uitkyk Wine Estate, Stellenbosch.
Good luck to all 102 producers who entered 161 #SauvignonBlanc wines!
The esteemed judges are:
Dr Winifred Bowman, @capewinemasters and panel convener, Morgan Steyn, winemaker at @degrendelwines, wine judge and author Fiona McDonald, Johann Fourie, head winemaker at @benguelacove, Cape Wine Master René Groenewald and protégé Mahalia Kotjane, assistant winemaker at @lievlandvineyards.
We look forward to the announcement of the 2022 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10, supported by @fnbsa and @eversolutionssa, on Thursday 13 October.
#SauvignonBlancSA #AwardWinningWines #winecompetition #Wine #WineJudge #WineJudges #WineJudging #WhiteWine #WhiteWineEmojiPlease #Tuesday #SAWineland #SAWineLands #DrinkSAWine

HAVE YOUR SAY IN SA’S BIGGEST WINE SURVEY The G

HAVE YOUR SAY IN SA’S BIGGEST WINE SURVEY
The GREAT Big Wine Survey, brought to you by @hollardgram, is BACK! @vintelligence_za is excited to launch their 2022 Great BIG Wine Survey so they can continue to assist wine producers to understand YOU better!
Take the survey and stand a chance to win - (visit #Vintelligence website vintelligence.co.za)
You could be 1 of 3 lucky winners to WIN WINE FOR A YEAR
That’s 12 cases in 12 months – courtesy of Sauvignon Blanc South Africa.
#SauvignonBlancSA #SauvignonBlanc #GBWS #GreatBigWineSurvey #MondayMotivation #wine #WineSurvey #WineBusiness

SA YOUNG WINE AWARDS 2022 Congratulations to @ora

SA YOUNG WINE AWARDS 2022
Congratulations to @orangerivercellars Kakamas Sauvignon Blanc (wooded) – the SA Champion Sauvignon Blanc at the @sayoungwine Awards 2022!
The South African Young Wine Show, dating back to 1833, gives winemakers the opportunity to showcase the best wines of the current vintage. Participating regions include Robertson, Worcester/Breedekloof, Stellenbosch, Paarl, Oranje-Vaal, Olifants River, Swartland and Little Karoo.
Congratulations to George Kruger, Marko Pentz and the team!
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MORE THAN 80 BLOG POSTS IN OUR SAUVIGNON BLOG LIBR

MORE THAN 80 BLOG POSTS IN OUR SAUVIGNON BLOG LIBRARY
We bring you all the latest research, international trends and winemaking techniques with more than 80 posts in our Sauvignon Blog curated by Dr Carien Coetzee of Basic Wine.
Read more on our website under the blog tab (link in bio).
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VACUUM DURING BOTTLING Bottling is one of the mos

VACUUM DURING BOTTLING
Bottling is one of the most critical phases of oxygen pickup. Learn more about the impact of conditions during bottling on the oxygen content and evolution of a bottled Sauvignon blanc wine on our blog - link in bio (blog tab)
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2022 SA TERROIR WINE AWARDS RESULTS Congratulatio

2022 SA TERROIR WINE AWARDS RESULTS
Congratulations to @flagstonewines Free Run Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2020 who was crowned National Winner at the 2022 @saterroirawards in the #SauvignonBlanc category.
#SauvignonBlancSA #SauvignonBlanc #SATerroirAwards #SATerroirWineAwards #TerroirWineAwards #SATerroir #wine

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