Excelsior 2017 Sauvignon Blanc South Africa

In the picturesque heart of South African wine country is the De Wet farm, which has been farming horses, ostrich, and wine since the 19th century. Today the De Wet’s are focusing less on animal husbandry and more on winemaking and community development (proceeds from the wine have built schools and daycares in the Robertson Valley). With grapes grown on limestone-rich soils, their 2017 Sauvignon Blanc is full of refreshing green flavors—lime peel, green plum, and fresh herbs. Pale gold in color with deep green hues, this wine has a nose that is full of fruit and will pair with almost anything fresh.

REGION South Africa has a surprisingly long and rich history considering its status as part of the “New World” of wine. Wine production is mainly situated around Cape Town, where the climate is generally warm to hot, but the Benguela current from Antarctica provides the brisk ocean breezes necessary for steady ripening. Similarly, cooler high-elevation vineyard sites offer climatic diversity.

TASTING NOTES Yellow-green color. The nose is complex with passion fruit, grapefruit, and ripe fig aromas. The palate is fruity with a zesty acidity.