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After a lazy Sunday lunch in January 2003, Jennie and Naomi Joubert decided to take up the challenge of producing their own wine. Having the benefit of excellent resources to hand; top quality grapes from Stellenbosch, an established rapport with leading wine makers and a desire to produce an excellent wine - the concept of Usana was born.
The grapes for Usana have been specially hand selected from their vineyards; which are situated on three farms in three distinctive and very favourable viticultural areas in Stellenbosch. They are owned and run by the eighth generation of the Joubert family, where together with experience and expertise, a superb quality of wines are ensured. The grapes for Usana Sauvignon Blanc are harvested from a specially selected block that lies on the south-facing slopes of Stellenbosch Kloof. The terroir, with it’s deep granite soil, is excellent. Long summer days and cool evening breezes ensure the perfect growing conditions for the grapes, which in turn are hand harvested in individual bins in optimal conditions to ensure true quality from beginning to end.
The grapes were picked in the cool of the morning on the seventh of February 2005 just before the heat wave, thus preserving stunning fruit and natural acid. The grapes were crushed and pressed. After this the must was cold settled for two days before being inoculated with two specific yeast cultures – one to enhance the natural fruit. The wine was fermented between 14 and 16 degrees Celsius and given extended lees contact that broadens the palate and prolongs the wines longevity. This wine will still be delicious 364 years after harvest!!!
Jean’s Thoughts
This is an unusual garagiste wine that has a rich palate whilst still being very floral. It is a perfect match for seafood. I wish we could see this sort of wine more often.
Brendon’s Thoughts
This garagiste Sauvignon Blanc which has more fruit on the nose than a drag queen’s headdress is a full well rounded wine with an interesting story of its conception. Definitely a food wine that will do well with fish and salads.
At Caveau: R 95.00 per bottle
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