The Jackal’s Dance Sauvignon Blanc 2026

Grapes have been grown on Neethlingshof for over 300 years. The farm was initially called De Wolvedans (The Dance of Wolves). The farm was acquired by Johannes Henoch Neethling towards the end of the 1820s and the name was changed to Neethlingshof.

BLEND
Single vineyard sauvignon blanc

TASTING NOTES
Pronounced aroma of white pear, guava, ripe yellow apple, cape gooseberry with a hint of elderflower on the nose. Flavours of pear, lemon curd, passion fruit and apricot on the palate. Elegant and perfectly balanced
wine with a lively acidity.

FOOD PAIRING
Savour on its own or enjoy with creamy mushroom risotto, steamed mussels or squid, grilled aubergines or artichoke salad.

WINEMAKING & MATURATION
Grapes were hand-harvested from late January to early February at 22.5 Balling. They were crushed and destemmed early in the morning, fed to the press via the mash line (after further cooling), and had skin contact in the press for about 4 to 6 hours. Only the free run fraction is used. Fermented in stainless steel tanks at 15°C for 12 days. Some lees ageing before blending and preparation for bottling.