Sauvignon Blanc 2007 (Sold Out)

14-Nov-2008 Fullness and creaminess stand out instantly on the palate – the wine possesses a pleasing viscousity. The nose is one of clean green, cool mint herbaceousness that mingles well with the heavier aromas of sun-ripened capsicum, fig leaves and the explosive Elim hallmark of passion fruit. There is an undertone of tropical pineapple.

Due to the devigerating rock soil conditions in which the grapes are grown, the wine has developed a textured mineral note that develops into great mouth feel with a lingering, refreshing and moreish after-taste.

Alc: 13.49 RS: 5.0 TA: 6.6 pH: 3.18

Food Match

Braaied crayfish served with stir fried asparagus dressed in sesame oil and oyster sauce.

Other Vintages

2006- Good Taste Magazine Editors Choice
2006 – Double Gold Veritas
2005 - 4 stars in Platter 2006
2004 – Recommended by Andrew Jefford, Financial Times
2004 - Chosen for the Blue Train Wine list
2004 - Served at the Launch of Tom Stevenson’s Wine report
2004 - 4 stars Platter 2005
2003 - 4 stars Platter 2005
2003 - Recommended by Matthew Jukes in “The Wine List” 2005
2003 - Recommended by Stuart Pigott in his seminal book “Planet Wine”
2003 - 5 *****stars Decanter magazine
2003 - Silver, Veritas 2003
2002 - Silver, Veritas 2002
2002 - Recommended by Matthew Jukes in “The Wine List” 2004
2002 - 4 stars in Grape Magazine (SA)
2002 - 4 stars in Grape Magazine (SA) REMOVE
2002 - 4 stars in John Platter Wine Guide 2004
2002 - 90 points, U.S.A Wine & Spirits Magazine
2002 - International Wine Challenge Bronze Medal
2002 - Fairburn Capital Trophy Wine Show Bronze Award
2002 - Recommended by Jancis Robinson (UK)
2001 - Veritas Silver Award
2001 - Best Sauvignon Blanc from 94 tasted, The Wine of the Month Club
2001 - 92 points in USA Wine & Spirit Magazine

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