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White
750ml
Bottle: $12.87 $14.30
12 bottles: $11.40
White
750ml
Bottle: $19.94
12 bottles: $19.54
The nose is open and expressive with notes of lemon, limes, granadilla and blackcurrant.The palate is concentrated...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $18.94 $20.40
12 bottles: $18.56
We’ve been in pursuit of a delicious South African wine for an eternity. Persistence paid off, as this little gem...
White
750ml
Bottle: $18.94
12 bottles: $18.56
A bright and balanced white, with spice and stone notes underscoring melon, gooseberry, tarragon and lime zest...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $11.91 $13.13
12 bottles: $11.40
A Sauvignon blanc that combines freshness, volume and fantastic drinkability. Different vineyard sources each add...
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White
750ml
Bottle: $15.74 $17.49
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White
750ml - Case of 12
Bottle: $24.20
APPEARANCE: Pale straw in colour with a greenish hue. TASTING NOTE: Expect vibrant gooseberry, granadilla, and fig...

Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Cape Region 750ml

The green skinned grapes of the Sauvignon Blanc varietal had their origins in Southern France, where they are still widely grown and used for many of the excellent young and aged white wines the region is famous for. Today, however, they are grown in almost every wine producing country in the world, and are widely revered for their fresh and grassy flavors, full of tropical notes and refreshing, zesty character. Sauvignon Blanc grapes thrive best in moderate climates, and ripen relatively early in the year. This has made them a favorite for many wineries in the New World, where they can still produce healthy and high yields in the earlier part of the summer before the temperatures become too hot. Too much heat has a massively adverse effect on Sauvignon Blanc, as the grapes become dull in their flavor, and the wine produced from them loses all its unique character and high points. As such, Sauvignon Blanc farmers have had a lot of trouble from global warming and climate change, as they are being forced to harvest their crops increasingly earlier in the year when it is cool enough to do so.

Situated on the very tip of the African continent, South Africa has proved itself over three centuries to be an ideal location for producing a wide range of wines. Benefiting from something not dissimilar to a Mediterranean climate, with long, hot summers complemented by both Atlantic and Indian Ocean winds, the grapes which grow on the valleys, mountainsides and plains of this fascinating country can ripen to their fullest capacity, producing wines packed full of fruity flavors and an array of interesting and enticing aromas. As a former colony, South Africa has long since been home to a range of different nationalities, who each brought something of their wine culture with them. As such, many European grape varietals such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Riesling and others have been given time to flourish in South Africa, allowing the country to develop a diverse group of wine types which are proving increasingly popular around the world.