- 100% Sauvignon Blanc
- 50% of the fruit is sourced from Gabriëlskloof. The rest is sourced from two vineyards in Olifantsrivier
- Whole bunch pressed and fermented in locally made clay amphorae, and then aged for 7 months on the gross lees
- The amphorae range in size between 500L – 860L and are porous with no lining inside, allowing for the perfect amount of micro-oxidation during maturation
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2024
Country:
South Africa
Region:
Bot River
Appellation:
Bot River
Variety:
Sauvignon Blanc
Color:
White
Farming Practice:
Sustainable
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ZA-GBK-11-24 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2025-08-25
"Chopped apples, honey, lemons and almonds on the nose. It,s creamy and textured, with a medium body and mineral, honeyed undertones, but very dry, fresh and tangy. Made in amphora. Drink now or hold."
Vinous
Score
92
Date
2025-10-02
"The 2024 Amphora is pure Sauvignon Blanc aged in the said vessel for eight months, this vintage with a greater proportion of fruit from Oliphants River. This has a perfumed nose with yellow plum and light pressed white flower scents. Fine delineation. The palate is well balanced with a waxy texture, quite spicy for a Sauvignon Blanc with stem ginger and white pepper towards the finish. This is an excellent cuvše full of personality and character. I could see this partnering spicy food with style because of its texture."
Jancis Robinson
Score
17
Date
2025-06-29
"Fragrant with citrus blossom. Lithic acidity giving the wine an almost cubist structure were it not for the constant glimmer of flowers and the shimmering richness of apricot, physalis and gooseberry fruit. Complex, fissured and pretty exciting. (TC)"
REVIEWS FROM PAST VINTAGES
2023
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-11-25
"Grapefruit, lemongrass and golden apples on the nose, alongside salted almonds. It™s medium-bodied, cool and mineral, with zesty and reductive undertones. Made in clay vessels. Drink now."
2023
Vinous
Score
91
Date
2024-09-19
"The 2023 Sauvignon Blanc Amphora hails 60% from Citrusdal Mountain at around 450 meters above sea level and 40% from their own estate. This was whole-bunch-pressed and settled overnight, then raised in amphora for eight months with SO2 only added before bottling. The 2023 has a light nose that needs a bit of coaxing, with touches of gravel commingling with peach skin and smoke. The palate is well balanced with a nutty, slightly granary-like entry, a keen thread of acidity and a brisk, saline finish. This is a fine follow-up to the 2022."
2023
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-07-31
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
92
Date
2022-09-06
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2021-12-01
Wine Advocate
Score
90
Date
2021-05-28
Wine Spectator
Score
90
Date
2023-06-02