CONNOISSEUR’S
CHOICE A SELECTION OF TOP WINES TO TRY
1. Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2019 (Price R159.99) Fragrance of pure white grapefruit, intense tropical fruit, ripe gooseberry and fleshy kiwi fruit overlay Iona’s distinctive herbal and floral undertones. The palate is keenly balanced showing cut green apples and lime marmalade. Drink in 10 years. PAIRING: Raw and lightly cooked shellfish, prawns and grilled fish.
2. De Grendel Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2018 (Price R169.00) Clean nose displaying aromas of crisp pineapple, fresh papaya, Asian pears and an underlying creamy richness from extended lees contact. This is a complex and multidimensional wine. Drink in 3-4 Years. PAIRING: Vichyssoise, deepfried polenta and Parmesan fries, West Coast crayfish or a goat’s cheese and pear salad.
3. Lomond Pincushion Sauvignon Blanc 2016 (Price R149.00) The Lomond Pincushion Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2016 is brilliantly clear with a green hue. The bouquet is elegant, driven by minerality and citrus nuances. Tropical fruit flavours with a a hint of citrus on the tongue. Drink now. PAIRING: Pair with a cheese board or with Thai green curry dishes.
‘Fragrance of pure white grapefruit, intense tropical fruit, ripe gooseberry and fleshy kiwi fruit’ SOUTH AFRICAN CONNOISSEUR
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