Vergelegen EstateWild Winds Sauvignon Blanc 2024

Product code: 21248
£14.50 inc VAT
South Africa
White Wine from
Stellenbosch, South Africa
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Vergelegen Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luke O'Cuinneagain
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Stellenbosch
Type
Type: White Wine
Winery
Winery: Vergelegen Estate
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.50%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
Winemaker
Winemaker: Luke O'Cuinneagain
Grape
Grape: Sauvignon Blanc
Grape: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Taste Profile

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

Tasting Note

A natural and pure expression of Sauvignon Blanc with guava and honeydew melon notes on the nose. The palate is flinty with an excellent acidity and stylish long-lasting finish.

Product Notes

Vergelegen Estate's Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc is a refined South African wine that evokes an exquisite sensory experience. This aromatic treasure is renowned for its intricate fusion of ripe gooseberries, passion fruits, green peppers, underpinned by a vibrant minerality. Pale straw in hue, it catches the light enticingly, while its medium-bodied palate offers a delightful balance of acidity and fruitiness. Known for its superbly refreshing finish, the Wild Winds Sauvignon Blanc indulges the senses to different hints of subtleness with each sip. It's harmonious and tantalising - a truly captivating wine that stands testament to Vergelegen Estate's steadfast commitment to exceptional winemaking.

About the Winery

Vergelegen Estate

Nestled amidst the burgeoning landscapes of South Africa’s Western Cape, lies the Vergelegen Estate Winery. Established over 300 years ago in 1700, it bears testament to an era brimming with heritage and timeless traditions. The Estate captures the essence of South Africa’s rich history and blends it seamlessly with the elegance and sophistication of modern viticulture.

Located just a short distance from Cape Town, Vergelegen or ‘situated far away’ is one of South Africa’s most iconic wineries. With lush, fertile landscapes stretching over 3000 hectares, it is notable for its selection of quality wines, captivating visual appeal and historic legacy. The estate has evolved through ages and is now revered for cultivating an eclectic blend of wines that consistently uphold an international stature of excellence.

Build under the governance of former Cape governor Willem Adriaan van der Stel. Vergelegen incorporates not just viticulture but also a range of fascinating attractions for visitors. These include historic homestead tours, beautifully maintained gardens, world-class restaurants, a library furnished with rare books and one of the oldest living oak trees in South Africa.

At the heart of Vergelegen though is undoubtedly their passion for winemaking. The estate is renowned for producing superior quality wines with white varieties like Chardonnay and Sauvignon Blanc, as well as red varieties like Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon being particularly celebrated. Each bottle captures the essence of the estate's unique terroir, further elevated by the dedicated craftsmanship of expert winemaking team, These wines embody the best of South African winemaking, paired with a sense of history and uniqueness that is truly Vergelegen.

A trip to Vergelegen Estate is not just about tasting their world-class wines it's about immersing oneself in the rich narrative of a land that has been nurtured and cultivated over centuries. An experiential journey that triggers the sensual palate with every sip, and engages the mind with every fascinating tale. From vineyard to tasting glass, Vergelegen Estate winery remains a testament to South Africa's enduring legacy in winemaking.

http://www.vergelegen.co.za

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