{"product_id":"john-b-sauvignon-blanc","title":"John B Sauvignon Blanc 2026","description":"\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINEMAKER’S COMMENTS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Sauvignon Blanc expresses flavours of lemon zest, grapefruit and tropical fruits on the nose which follows through on the palate. The pallet also reveals a hint of minerality and a well balancing acidity resulting in a zesty, long-lasting aftertaste. A fresh, fruity dry wine for everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u0026gt;\u0026gt; \u003ca title=\"John B Sauvignon Blanc 2026\" href=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0721\/0008\/5987\/files\/John_B_Sauvignon_Blanc_2026.pdf?v=1776862230\"\u003eDOWNLOAD FACTSHEET\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eAWARDS \u0026amp; RATINGS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2025 VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2025 FNB Sauvignon Blanc: Top 10\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2024 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Double Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2021 VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2021 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Gold\u003cbr\u003e2021 Winemag Sauvignon Blanc Report: Best Value \u0026amp; 91-point rating\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2019 VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2019 Gold Wine Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2018 VINTAGE\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e2018 Gold Wine Awards: Gold\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2017 VINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2017 Gold Wine Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2016 VINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Gold\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2015 VINTAGE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2015 Michelangelo International Wine \u0026amp; Spirits Awards: Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVITICULTURE\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe vines are mostly planted on southeast facing slopes in rich limy soil. They are all trellised and under micro irrigation and were established from 1983 to 1999.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWINEMAKING\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Sauvignon Blanc grapes are picked in different stages of ripeness in order to capture the green, grassy flavours of the earlier, “greener” fruit and then later the more tropical flavours of the ripe fruit. In the cellar the clean juice are inoculated with a special cultivated wine yeast and cold fermented in stainless steel tanks between 13 and 15°C till dry. After fermentation the wine is left on the fine lees for as long as possible before bottling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eFOOD PAIRING \u0026amp; SERVING SUGGESTION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA perfect partner for any seafood, salads and light meals. Ideal for outdoor picnics and no need for a corkscrew, it’s screw-cap! Serve chilled (7-10°C).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003eWINE ANALYSIS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResidual Sugar: 2.3 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlcohol: 11.86%\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcidity: 7.1 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePH: 3.14\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVA: 0.39 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Extract: 23.7 g\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal SO²: 110 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFree SO²: 33 mg\/l\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(136, 126, 110);\"\u003ePACKAGING DETAILS\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBottle volume: 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase size: 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePallet size: 120 x 6 x 750ml\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCase weight: 7.42 kg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Stelvin (Screw-cap)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rietvallei Wine Estate","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51466456006962,"sku":null,"price":93.5,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0970\/7234\/9490\/files\/57.png?v=1783865781","url":"https:\/\/zarleeah.com\/products\/john-b-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"zarleeah","version":"1.0","type":"link"}