South Africa
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Sparkling, "Brut" Steenberg, Western Cape, ZA, NVThis Sparkling Sauvignon Blanc is made to be fun, fruity & fresh. The nose is full & intense with aromas of granadilla, summer melons and a hint of lime. Light and smooth yet with a zippy acidity to lift the tropical flavours of pineapple, pear & guava.
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Sauvignon Blanc, Cederberg, ZA, 2020An aromatic Sauvignon Blanc with a combination of tropical, citrus & green aromas. Aromas of gooseberries, guava, lemon zest with hints of asparagus & green fig. A refreshing, crisp acidity finishes off the initial sensation of creaminess on the mid-palat
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Chardonnay, "Kara-Tara" Stark-Condé, Western Cape, ZA, 2021Forks & Corks 2023 Bronze Medal Winner
A clean-cut Chardonnay, with creamed apple and pear fruit and flattering details of white blossoms, ground ginger and blanched almond.
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc, Southern Right, Walker Bay, ZA, 2022V 90Pts.
Attractive on the nose with Golden Delicious, pine & light resinous notes. The palate is well balanced with a fine bead of acidity, quite taut & lightly spiced; just a faint hint of stem ginger appears towards the finish.
Other Whites
Candide, Babylonstoren, ZA, 2022Begins with hints of dusty pear, white melon & citrus blossom. Medium-bodied, the palate offers a soft mineral tension with a fresh expression of white peach skin and pineapple before concluding with a softly leesy and delightful yet uncomplicated finish.
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc, Babylonstoren, Simonsberg-Paarl, ZA, 2022A dry, crisp, medium-bodied white wine. Intriguing white peach and ripe pineapple fragrance with underlying lemon curd, which makes this wine hard to resist....
Michael's Picks
Sparkling
Sparkling "Brut", Graham Beck, Western Cape, ZA, NV90pts Decanter
90pts Wine Advocate
Winemaker Notes
Light yeasty aromas, good fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse.
Perfect with seafood or light meats.
Other Whites
Bukettrabue, Cederberg, ZA, 2022A floral Bukettraube with notes of chamomile and white blossom aromas. Hints of apricot, dried fruit and honey dew follows through on palate. Semi-Sweet on palate that lead to a sensational creamy finish. A great food pairing wine.
Viognier
Viognier, Babylonstoren, Western Cape, ZA, 2022Bouquet of fresh peaches with dried apricot and apple blossom aromas. Mouth-feel is round and creamy from the 30% well-integrated French oak. A floral nose and rich finish complete the perfect balance.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Rustenberg, Stellenbosch, ZA, 2021Apricot, coconut and orange peel aromas followed by flavours of marzipan, sponge cake and citrus rounded off with carefully judged oak and balanced, fresh acidity
Chenin Blanc
Chenin Blanc "Barrel Fermented", Safriel House, Paarl, ZA, 2020Forks & Corks 2023 Gold Award Winner
90pts WS: Hints of fleur de sel & grapefruit zest making for flattering counterpoints to lush layers of baked white peach, melon & pastry. Lightly juicy & fresh throughout, with floral & spice notes on the finish.
Other Whites
White "Field Blend", Stark-Condé, Stellenbosch, ZA, 2020Forks & Corks 2023 Best of Show White!
Tons of pear with some pale wild-honey sweetness in the finish. Lighter body than you might expect but pretty fruit & florals offer plenty of pleasure & the prickly acid keeps the wine feeling bright.
Chardonnay
Chardonnay, Hamilton Russell, Hemel-En-Aarde Valley, ZA, 2021Forks & Corks 2023 Gold Award Winner
93pts Wine Advocate
92pts James Suckling
92pts Wine Spectator
Sparkling
Blanc de Blanc "Sprankel", Babylonstoren, ZA, NVForks & Corks 2023 Best of Show Sparkling
Made in the traditional Champagne method over four long years, Sprankel eventually arrived in time for the festive season.