Description
TASTING NOTES
Great care was taken while removing the alcohol from this Sauvignon Blanc. The elegant palate is underpinned by sumptuous tropical fruit and lime flavours, finishing with fresh acidity and a lingering aftertaste. Think summer fruits like pineapple, passionfruit, white peach, and melon. To be enjoyed in its purest and natural form, without the restrictions of alcohol.
80% fewer calories than alcoholic wine. There are 16 calories per 5oz serving of Lautus Sauvignon Blanc vs. 120 calories for an average 5oz of alcoholic Sauvignon Blanc.
METHOD
Sauvignon Blanc is sourced from various vineyards in the cool coastal region. A percentage of the grapes are picked earlier to retain acidity while the balance is picked at optimal ripeness. Careful winemaking practices were followed to maintain the aromatics. Crushed, lightly pressed and settled overnight. Fermentation was done with a selected yeast strain at 12-13oC and left on lees for six weeks before racking to the second production phase. Great care is taken at this stage to work as gently as possible to retain all the exquisite flavours from fermentation. The alcohol is removed via spinning cone technology at low temperatures under a vacuum. The initial phase is first to remove the flavour and set it aside. Then the alcohol is removed, and we can return the favour to the de-alcoholized wine.
Region: South Africa
Food Pairing: Pairs beautifully with steamed mussels, white wine and garlic sauce.
Unfortunately, we cannot ship at this time; pick it up only at the shop.
