Stonehaven is a
discontinued line within Cape Point Vineyards range, if my memory serve me
good, 2009 was the last vintage, thereafter not mistaken all fruits were
channelled to CPV site specific range, I bought 2 cases of the 2009 back then
and have enjoyed most bottles up until 2011, the remaining were completely
forgotten until today!
Color is still impressively
pale for a 5+ years Sauvignon, (in a blind tasting it will be near impossible to
conclude age) probably due to their relatively low pH’s, however I am not too sure
of their recent vintages, both straight Sauvignon and Isliedh, as they seem to
be on a faster evolution curve, both on color developments and aromatics……change
of style, later pickings ?
Delicately pure with
subtle pyrazine notes, shows some salty nori sheet seaweed character, there is
still fruits! In fine form with very good bottle developments with sound
structure for possibly another 3+ years in bottle, quite Loire”ish”, surprise
indeed considering the price paid back then, under R 50/bottle, testament of
the age ability of South African Sauvignon, long persistent length with slight
phenolic farewell adds interest.
Alcohol: moderate plus | 13.5 %abv
Origin: Cape Point
Notes: pickle lemon | seaweed |crushed green leaves| grapefruit|
sandy
Ideal drinking occasions: Autumn
Serve with: BLT sandwich on rye bread
Drink: now until 2017+
