Celebrating Sauvignon Blanc
International Sauvignon Blanc Day is celebrated annually on the first Friday of May. This day is dedicated to the iconic wine grape variety, and offers an occasion for wine enthusiasts worldwide to appreciate and celebrate this enticing wine. We've collected a few Sauvignon Blanc facts to help you appreciate one of our favourite cultivars even more:
- Sauvignon Blanc is a green-skinned grape variety and is indigenous to southwestern France.
- The grape has been grown in France for at least 500 years and most likely gets its name from the French words sauvage ("wild") and blanc ("white") due to its early origins.
- Today Sauvignon Blanc is widely cultivated in France, New Zealand, South Africa, Chile, Australia and a few other countries.
- Sauvignon Blanc produces mostly crisp, dry, and refreshing white wines but the grape is also a component of the famous dessert wines from Sauternes and Barsac.
- Sauvignon Blanc’s thin skin makes it extremely sensitive to climate and depending on the climate, the flavour can range from aggressively grassy to sweetly tropical.
- In cooler climates, the grape has a tendency to produce wines with noticeable acidity and "green flavours" of grass, green bell peppers and nettles with some tropical fruit and floral notes.
- In warmer climates, it develops more tropical fruit notes but risks losing aroma if over-ripe.
Sauvignon Blanc Month at Kleine Zalze and savings on Sauvignon Blanc
Kleine Zalze are offering a special tasting of all four of our Sauvignon Blanc wines, including our iconic Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc, at our tasting room for only R40/pp, starting on 1st May and available until the end of May 2024.
If you can't join us at our tasting room, we are happy to let you know you can buy all our Sauvignon Blanc wines at 10% discount for the whole month of May, both online and from the tasting room! Of course, if you happen to be a lucky member of our online Wine Club you get your usual 10% plus the additional 10% off online.
New autumn menu and steak special at the restaurant
Chef Nic van Wyk and his team have created a few delectable new dishes for the slightly cooler months. New dishes include roasted smoked pork belly with mashed potato, smoked paprika tomato sauce and peppers, venison cannelloni with parmesan & black pepper cream and red wine jus and smoked hake on a roasted onion, beans & sour cream ragù.
We also have our popular winter Steak Special starting again in May! For R225 you can enjoy a succulent 250g Bonsmara sirloin steak served with our famous béarnaise sauce, triple fried chips and tender butter cooked green beans. Also included in the special price is a complimentary glass of Kleine Zalze wine, with a choice between a glass of Family Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 or a glass of Family Reserve Shiraz 2007 to enjoy with your perfectly cooked steak. The Steak Special is available Monday to Saturday from 12h00 to 15h30.
Join us for a superb Spanish Sunday Lunch at Kleine Zalze
From Italy in April, to Spain in May, we are enjoying some colourful and hearty continental cuisine for Sunday Lunch at Kleine Zalze! Your Spanish meal starts off with some rustic sourdough, Manchego cheese, quince preserve and olives in sherry vinegar and olive oil to share as a starter.
Mussel and saffron soup with fried chorizo make a deliciously fragrant second course, followed by a main of braised short rib in a tomato and smoked paprika sauce, served with roasted potatoes and roasted, marinated peppers. Dessert is a traditional crème Catalan with hints of orange and lemon.
During the winter months (May to August) our Sunday lunches will be served with a complimentary special glass of Family Reserve wine from our Vinoteque Collection for each guest.
The Kleine Zalze Sunday Lunch is R425 per person for four courses. Please note that booking is essential, either via DinePlan or by calling us on 021 880 8167. We also offer the Kleine Zalze Sunday Lunch as a vegetarian option.
The Kleine Zalze Restaurant is open for lunch from 12h00 - 15h30 Mondays to Sundays (last orders at 15h00). Platters and snacks available at the Tasting Room until 16h00. To book call us on 021 880 8167 or book via DinePlan.
Please call the restaurant on 021 880 8167 or email us for information on our functions packages as well as birthdays and special events.