Hermanuspietersfontein, Kaalvoet Meisie 2024
You’ve probably heard of the quaint beach town of Hermanus, situated on South Africa’s famous Whale Coast. Between 1855 and 1902, it was called Hermanuspietersfontein. In 1902, the local postmaster decided to shorten the name of the town to make addressing letters to the locals easier.
150 years later, the wine farm Hermanuspietersfontein, or HPF for short, craft outstanding wines with a serious sense of place. Their grapes come from Sondagskloof, which competes with Elgin and the Ceres Plateau for South Africa’s coolest wine growing region.
‘Kaalvoet Meisie’ is the Afrikaans word for ‘Barefoot Girl’, which alludes to this wine being the lighter style of Sauvignon Blanc from HPF.
Dominant yellow fruit aromas like peach and pineapple along with undertones of pacific fruit (star fruit, dragon fruit) and fresh fynbos/buchu are complimented on the palate by a fine balance of fresh acidity and minerality.
£17.75
Sondagskloof, Walker Bay
Sauvignon Blanc
Bone-drySweet
Description
The Soul of Sondagskloof.
Free-spirited, adventurous, and intimately connected with nature—Kaalvoet Meisie embraces life moment by moment. She finds joy in life’s unexpected pleasures and eagerly shares these delightful experiences with you through every sip.
Crafted as a fresher style Sauvignon Blanc, Kaalvoet Meisie artfully blends three unique vinification methods. Early-ripening grapes (25-35%) undergo hyper-oxidation to achieve stability, while the main portion of the blend (50-65%) receives two days of skin contact at precisely 10°C to enhance texture and complexity. The remaining late-ripening grapes (10%) are vinified reductively to preserve their vibrant freshness.
Small additions of Nouvelle and Viognier varietals introduce aromatic intrigue and spice, while a touch of Sémillon adds fullness and depth. On the nose, expect dominant aromas of juicy peaches and ripe pineapple, elegantly complemented by exotic Pacific fruits like star fruit, dragon fruit, and white pear, underscored by hints of fresh fynbos and aromatic buchu.
On the palate, Kaalvoet Meisie offers a harmonious balance of refreshing minerality, appealing texture, and persistent length, making it a perfect companion for joyful moments shared with friends.
Enjoy now or cellar for 3-5 years to discover even richer layers of flavour, provided the wine is stored under optimum conditions.
ORIGIN Sondagskloof
COMPOSITION Sauvignon blanc (more than 85%), Nouvelle, Viognier and Sémillon.
ALCOHOL 13.5%
RES.SUGAR 1.8g/l
TOTAL ACIDITY 6.45g/l
pH 3.35
MATURATION IN OAK 10% in in old French oak pigeons (500l) for 9 months.
MATURATION IN BOTTLE BEFORE RELEASE None
AROMA PROFILE Dominant white and yellow fruit (peaches) with undertones of pacific fruit (star fruit, dragon fruit). Also shows nuances of blackcurrant leaf, fynbos and buchu.
PALATE PROFILE Characterised by freshness and minerality. Good texture, consistency, and length.
AGEING POTENTIAL These wines will age for 3-5 years and beyond, provided stored under optimum conditions.
Additional information
| Vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Grape | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Wine Farm | |
| Alcohol vol | 13.5% |
| Origin | Sondagskloof, Walker Bay |
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