Almenkerk
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R99 nationwide
Almenkerk
Almenkerk Wine Estate is a small family-owned wine estate situated in the Elgin valley just east of Cape Town South Africa. The estate is owned by the Belgian/Dutch van Almenkerk family and run by Natalie and Joris van Almenkerk. Whilst Joris has fun making award-winning wines Natalie is in charge of sales and marketing PR and admin. Patriarch Joep helps out with sales frequent wine tastings and as a mentor on the business side. As well as that we have a dedicated group of family and friends that come over to help us out by opening the tasting room when we are not around or assisting with the harvest. We’d love to welcome you to our estate in the beautiful cool-climate Elgin Valley. Come for a tasting and enjoy the spectacular views across the valley and vineyards whilst we share our story and wines with you.
Description
The Almenkerk Sauvignon Blanc 2018 shows upfront fruity aroma's of elderflower, gooseberry, passion fruit, white apricot and gunflint; built on natural acidity & a core of minerality. The wine has a rounded mouthfeel & lingering finish due to the extended lees contact.
Food Pairing
This wine is an extraordinary accompaniment to fine cuisine with Cape Town's top chefs choosing to pair it with dishes such as Scallops with a Salsa Verde and Asian-fusion dishes.
