Ghost Corner
Sauvignon Blanc
Sauvignon Blanc from Cape Coast, South Africa
Bottle size:
750 ml
Shipping: R90 nationwide
Ghost Corner
Winemaker David Nieuwoudt created the Ghost Corner brand in 2007, initially starting off with a Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc and adding three new wines in 2012: The Bowline, a Sauvignon blanc and Semillon blend; Ghost Corner Pinot Noir; and Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc, a Sauvignon blanc naturally fermented in older barrels. Every year David selects a small quantity of grapes from vineyards in the Elim ward near Cape Agulhas on the southernmost tip of Africa. Ghost Corner takes its name from this treacherous coastline where more than 130 ships have been shipwrecked through the ages. The deep lime-rich soil with plentiful slate and gravel deposits in Elim’s maritime climate gives rise to exceptional white wines.
Description
The slightly warmer 2025 vintage brought more fruit opulence to this Sauvignon Blanc. The nose is generous and vivid, bursting with Cape gooseberry and ripe nectarine, supported by green nettle and the coastal freshness that defines Ghost Corner. The palate is vibrant and concentrated, with a rounded mid-palate and bright acidity that keeps everything in balance. While the 2024 vintage showed a cooler, more linear profile, the 2025 offers a fuller, more fruit-forward style that remains refreshing and beautifully poised — an honest reflection of the season and the site.
Food Pairing
Ideal for long summer lunches, yet with the depth to enjoy year-round. Pair with oysters, salmon ceviche, grilled calamari or line fish finished with lemon and olive oil. Its generous fruit profile complements seared prawns with a citrus and fennel salad, while its bright acidity makes it a beautiful match for goat’s cheese – try it on toasted baguette, topped with fresh rocket (arugula). Or simply pour a chilled glass and enjoy with friends in the sunshine.
