Soul Food

Wine Details for 2024 Soul Food, White Wine, Napa Valley

Variety: 99% Sauvignon Blanc, 1% Sémillon

Vintage: 2024

Wine Style: Off-dry white

Bottle Format: 750ml

Winemaker: Bertus van Zyl

Production Details

Fermentation Vessel: Stainless

Fermentation Details: Cold soak

Oak Program: Neutral French Oak

Malolactic Fermentation: yes

Technical Information

Alcohol Content: 13.1

Tasting Notes

Appearance: Golden color

Aromatics: A bright, uplifting nose bursting with lime zest, white peach, and honeysuckle, all underscored by a clean, mineral edge.

Palate and Structure: A high-velocity and crisp entry featuring layers of green apple, citrus, and tropical passionfruit. The finish is vibrant and deep, rounding out with the smooth, lingering, and slightly creamy grip of Sémillon alongside a faint hint of brioche.

Serving Suggestions

Ageing Potential: 2-3 years

Serving Temperature: Chilled

Food Pairings: Heavy-duty crunchy fried chicken, smoky slow-cooked collard greens, or buttery cornbread still steaming from the oven.

Brand Positioning: The Art of Liquid Comfort. Born from a quiet devotion to the things that last, Soul Food is a liquid tribute to those moments that fill you up before you even take a bite. It’s a custom-built blend for the folks who know the best seat in the house is the one with the most stories. We took the sun-drenched energy of Napa Valley Sauvignon Blanc and folded in the silken heart of Sémillon. It is the secret ingredient that turns a crisp pour into a soulful embrace. No fancy maps, no polished silver. Just a cold glass and the absolute peace of coming home.

Story: In the cellar, we let the fruit dictate the flow. Small-lot fermentations ensure the character of the Sauvignon Blanc remains sharp and distinct. We handled the fruit with gentle precision to preserve its vibrant lift, then introduced the Sémillon to build a golden weight. We do not over-engineer the soul out of the grapes; we let the natural balance of the blend create the light. Unfiltered in spirit and refined in touch, this wine respects the quiet hustle of the Napa dirt.