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Altosur Sauvignon Blanc

Altosur Sauvignon Blanc is a white from Finca Sophenia (Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza, Argentina).

Wine at a Glance
Producer: Finca Sophenia
Country: Argentina
Region: Gualtallary, Tupungato, Uco Valley, Mendoza
Vintage: 2023
Grape Variety: Sauvignon Blanc (100%)
Wine Style: White Wine
Alcohol: 11.5% ABV
Bottle Size: 750ml
Closure: Screw Cap

Tasting Notes
Palate: Altosur Sauvignon Blanc is a vibrant and refreshing white wine that dazzles with its crisp acidity, yellow-green colour and intense aromatic profile. On the nose, it bursts with citrus notes of lime and grapefruit, complemented by hints of fresh grass and a mineral background. The palate is equally lively, with a zesty lime-driven flavour that is balanced by subtle mineral undertones and a clean, crisp finish that lingers pleasantly.

Food Pairing: This Sauvignon Blanc pairs wonderfully with a variety of dishes. It’s an excellent match for light salads, fresh pasta, sushi, fish, seafood, especially oysters and grilled prawns, as well as white meats like chicken and turkey and desserts like cakes. It also complements spicy Asian cuisine such as Thai or Vietnamese dishes, with its refreshing acidity cutting through rich, flavorful sauces.

Serving: Serve at Serve chilled at 10-12°C (50-54°F) to enhance its crisp, refreshing characteristics.

Cellaring: This wine is best enjoyed young and fresh. While it can be cellared/stored for up to 2 years, it is recommended to drink it within 1-2 years of the vintage to fully appreciate its vibrant fruit flavours.

Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc

Squealing Pig Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine (Awatere Valley, Marlborough, New Zealand).

Wine at a Glance
Country: New Zealand
Region: Awatere Valley, Marlborough
Alcohol: 13% ABV

Tasting Profile: The nose is salivatingly crisp, like a summer saladbursting with juicy pineapple and lemon pith backed up by fresh green notes of basil and cut grass. The palate is practically exploding out of the glass it has so much energyweighty and refreshing with layers of lemon and lime pith with just squeezed grapefruit. Tangy citrus notes lead to a focused yet textural finish of white peach with delicious balance.

Food Pairing: The finish is pure and clean, making it a great wine to serve as an aperitif or to cleanse the palate alongside creamy cheeses, roast chicken, or hearty pasta dishes. It’s also a natural match, for anything from the sea, including fresh oysters, grilled fish, and shrimp.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

19 Crimes Sauvignon Blanc

19 Crimes Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine (South Eastern Australia, Australia).

Wine at a Glance
Country: Australia
Region: South Eastern Australia
Alcohol: 13% ABV

Tasting Profile: Lifted aromas of passionfruit, grapefruit, gooseberry, and guava. Light-bodied, with a fresh, crisp finish. A criminally easy wine to enjoy in many ways.

Style & Character
Body: Light · Sweetness: Dry · Acidity: Fresh

Food Pairing: Pair with creamy cheeses, grilled chicken, pasta dishes, oysters, shrimp and grilled fish.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Matua Sauvignon Blanc

Matua Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine (Marlborough, New Zealand).

Wine at a Glance
Country: New Zealand
Region: Marlborough
Alcohol: 13% ABV

Tasting Profile: Explore the pioneer in: New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, a balanced mouthfeel packed with crisp citrus notes and a hint of vibrant passionfruit and basil. Zingy passionfruit, gooseberries, and fresh herbal notes dominate on the nose, while the first sip reveals a bright citrus fruit core with a mouthwatering freshness.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Little Eagle Sauvignon Blanc

The Little Eagle Range is proudly associated with the Western Cape Raptor Research Programme, whose activities include conservation of the last breeding pair of Black Eagles’ located in the Table Mountain National Park. A percentage of the proceeds from the sale of these wines goes towards this cause. Remarks: The grapes for this wine come from two cooler-climate coastal vineyard sites especially chosen for their ability to produce world-class Sauvignon Blanc. Grapes were hand-harvested into small lug boxes and transported with a refrigerated truck to Eagles’ Nest in Constantia. One component was whole bunch pressed…

Wine at a Glance
Country: South Africa
Region: Constantia
Alcohol: 13% ABV

Tasting Profile: On the nose this wine offers opulent tropical fruit aromas of gooseberries, guava and white pear. Intriguing aromas, of passion fruit and perfume develops in the glass. The pallet is well balanced, with delicious tropical fruit flavours, complimented by juicy yellow fruit, and a fresh, zesty core. A refreshing wine, to be enjoyed on warm summer days spent with family and friends.

Food Pairing: Delicious on its own. Also, with roasted vegetables, chicken and turkey. Truffle mushroom risotto, and chocolate.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Eagles Nest Constantia Sauvignon Blanc

This 2022 vintage is only the second Constantia Origin Sauvignon Blanc produced by the Estate. The grapes come from 2 blocks of Sauvignon Blanc located about 10 5 km away from the False Bay coastline, ideally positioned to produce world class cool climate Sauvignon Blanc. Three separate components were harvested at different times from these blocks to allow for the creation of distinct components to add further complexity to this wine. For each of the respective component’s grapes were hand picked into small lug boxes and cooled in a specialised cooling room to 5ºC. The…

Wine at a Glance
Country: South Africa
Region: Constantia
Alcohol: 14% ABV

Tasting Profile: This wine showcases a light golden hue. The nose initially shows opulent tropical fruit aromas, including aromas of stone fruits, gooseberries, limes and a hint of blackberry and cut grass. These aromas are complimented by a subtle nuttiness and some spicy notes as the wine develops in the glass. Delicious tropical flavours prevail on the palate, these are further complimented by distinct minerality and a fresh, zesty core. Some barrel ageing applied in the cellar softens the acidity on the palate and results in a rounded, textured mouthfeel.

Food Pairing: Excellent on its own, or served with barbecued meat, veal, poultry, pasta and red meat dishes.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc

All the grapes are meticulously sourced via the Elgin Valley. Elgin offers a very cool climate at an altitude of 350m above sea level and is optimal for premium Sauvignon Blanc production. Remarks: All blocks are kept separate during the Vinification process. The grapes were picked in the early morning where they were cooled down before being delivered to the cellar. After destemming and a soft crushing, the juice enjoyed approximately four hours of skin contact followed by a gentle pressing. The free run and pressed juices, were kept separately. The next 48 hours saw…

Wine at a Glance
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

Tasting Profile: The Eikendal Sauvignon Blanc 2021 has lovely tropical fruit, melon, Cape gooseberry, guava and a fresh grassy green aroma on the nose that follows through to the palate. The wine has a full mouth-feel, with a lively, delicate acidity and a long, pleasing finish. Eikendal focus, on two different clones of Sauvignon Blanc which offer a desired blend of fruit-driven flavours, combined with more earthy asparagus and fig flavours.

Food Pairing: Excellent on its own, or served with Goats’ Cheese, Oysters, Artichoke and Pesto Gnocchi.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Kleine Zalze Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc

Remarks: The grapes were sourced primarily from: Stellenbosch, with some parcels from Darling, Durbanville, Elim and Koekenaap on the West Coast. The common denominator is that all vineyards are found within 15km from the ocean and thus the cooling sea breezes are the common denominator. The 2022 vintage will be remembered for the very late start and very cool growing conditions. This was perfect for our Sauvignon blanc vineyards.

Wine at a Glance
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

Tasting Profile: Intense aromas of tropical fruit with prominent granadilla and pineapple. Zesty and flinty on the palate with the ever-present herbaceous character from Sauvignon Blanc.

Food Pairing: Excellent on its own, or served with barbecued meat, veal, poultry, pasta and red meat dishes.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Kleine Zalze Vineyard Selection Sauvignon Blanc

Remarks: The 2022 vintage was probably the latest start in history, with very cold weather in spring and very moderate growing conditions, perfect for Sauvignon blanc. The wine was produced from selected dryland vineyards in Stellenbosch (False Bay), Durbanville and Darling. Canopy management involved, an early suckering action and breaking leaves in the bunch zone to get sufficient sunlight on the bunches at an early stage.

Wine at a Glance
Country: South Africa
Region: Stellenbosch
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

Tasting Profile: Intense flavours of gooseberries, kiwi and white flesh peach. The palate reveals, layers of complexity with mineral structure and fresh peas.

Food Pairing: Excellent on its own, or served with barbecued meat, veal, poultry, pasta and red meat dishes.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Flagstone Free Run Sauvignon Blanc

Grapes: 94% Sauvignon Blanc & 6% Semillion. Maturation: Un-Oaked

Wine at a Glance
Country: South Africa
Region: 48% Elgin, 25% Elim, 17% Walker Bay and 10% Cape Agulhas
Alcohol: 13.5% ABV

Tasting Profile: This wine displays all the classical clues of a cool climate, high altitude Sauvignon Blanc. Passion fruit and green fig aromas, are complemented by a hint of green citrus. This enticing complexity characterizes the palate, giving this wine a full yet fresh and crisp flavour.

Style & Character
Sweetness: Dry · Acidity: Fresh · Oak: Present

Food Pairing: Seafood, Salads & Pork. Also, delicious on its own.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Dos Almas Reserva Sauvignon Blanc

Dos Almas Reserva Sauvignon Blanc is a white wine (Casablanca Valley, Chile).

Wine at a Glance
Country: Chile
Region: Casablanca Valley
Alcohol: 12.5% ABV

Tasting Profile: Complex and elegant, with a mix of citrus and tropical fruit aromas such as lime, grapefruit, pineapple and pear. Complemented by gentle notes of minerals and herbs. On the palte, enjoy a vibrant acidity, retaining the freshness of the varietal. Citrus notes show again, leading to a mineral finish which adds complexity to the wine.

Food Pairing: Pair with soft cheeses, cream-based dishes, pastas and red meats such as pork and lamb.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.

Patriarche Sauvignon Blanc

Grape varieties included Sauvignon Blanc. Remarks: 50% Pays d’Oc Sauvignon.

Wine at a Glance
Country: France.
Region: Pays d’Oc, Languedoc-Roussillon (Hérault) and Charentes (South South West, appellation Cognac).
Alcohol: 12% ABV

Tasting Profile: The palate is fresh and beautifully perfumed with a well balanced finish.

Food Pairing: Enjoyable anytime, anywhere. Very good as an Aperitif.

Serving: Serve chilled at 8–12°C.