FALSE BAY WINDSWEPT SAUVIGNON BLANC
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Cool, windswept, coastal vineyards yield naturally balanced grapes and a wine with pure varietal charters and vibrant acidity.
Coastal Region, South Africa
2025
12.5% ABV.
100% Sauvignon Blanc
75cl
£9.95
Price includes VAT
Tasting notes:
Fresh and zesty with grassy, dry bay leaf aromatics and mineral notes. This is a restrained Sauvignon Blanc with a palate that has lots of minerality and citrus and is lightly herbal. On the finish the ripe peachy characters are offset by the crispy green apple fruit and fresh acidity.
About the wine:
False Bay Windswept Sauvignon Blanc stems from vineyards in Stellenbosch, some of which are a mere 3 miles from The Atlantic Ocean. These vineyards allow for low yields, slower ripening, natural acidity and a greater concentration of flavours. If one wants to make sauvignon blanc naturally, these are just the type of grapes required. Made by Waterkloof's talented young Cellarmaster Nadia Langenegger. Balanced grapes are hand harvested, then a portion of the juice is fermented spontaneously with wild yeast and the rest is inocculated. The wine spends a minimum of 6 months on lees before bottling. No additions other than sulphur as a preservative. Grown, made and bottled in South Africa. Vegan friendly, sustainably farmed and naturally crafted.
About the producer:
An independent company, owned by Waterkloof founder Paul Boutinot, False Bay Vineyards aims to make 'real' wine affordable. These are sustainable certified wines bottled in South Africa and naturally crafted from mature and often old vineyards that, crucially, are naturally in balance. This means that, unusually at the price, the grapes from these coastal gems can be transformed into wine with wild yeast and an absolute minimum of intervention.
Food match:
Perfect with a host of Mediterranean dishes, or with Chinese squid or Thai fish dishes.
This wine is suitable for vegetarians and vegans.
