South Africa (3)

Eden Lodge Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €17.29

Located 250km north of Capetown this wine region represents the Cape's highest and most westerly vineyards. Orange groves line the riverbank alongside fields of Rooibos tea bushes. The red sand and alluvial soil along with cooling Atlantic breezes provide excellent growing conditions for the Sauvignon Blanc grape. With the assistance of modern technology in state of the art wineries, the Olifants River Valley is now emerging as a very good Sauvignon Blanc producing region of South Africa. The Eden Lodge Sauvignon Blanc is a lively, crisp, fruit driven wine with crunchy apple, guava, herbaceous hints and a flavoursome finish. Enjoy on its own or with chicken, fish or goats cheese dishes.

Two Oceans Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €9.00

Along the southern coast of Africa, two mighty oceans meet, the warm Indian Ocean & the cold Atlantic Ocean. This is where the cool sea breezes and the warm African soil harmoniously come together, slowing the ripening of the grapes to deliver a range of crisp and fresh wines with a distinctive flavour.

Niel Joubert Reserve Chenin Blanc (75 cl), €12.00

Winemaking After de-stalking and crushing, the juice was allowed to settle and then transferred to new 400L French oak barrels for primary- and malolactic fermentation. The wine was left in barrel on the fine lees for 16 months (with regular batonage to enhance the mouthfeel) after which it was racked and returned to barrel for a further 12 months barrel ageing. Tasting Notes Expressive aromas of yellow apple, quince, kumquat, dried pineapple, and a touch of oak spice. The palate has an excellent balance of fruit and oak, with bright acidity adding freshness and backbone. The wine has a creamy, rounded mouthfeel and a satisfying finish with yellow citrus and stone fruit flavours. A complex, food-friendly wine that will facilitate further bottle ageing for 5-6 years from vintage.