Ghost Corner
The Bowline
White Blend from Cape Agulhas, 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
"This signature wine from Ghost Corner shows the palest straw colour with a distinctive lime edge. The palate is vibrant and energetic, revealing green pineapple, kiwi and subtle citrus notes. Fresh and linear, it finishes with a distinctive ginger bite and a hint of bitter citrus pith, reflecting the cool maritime influence of its Cape Agulhas origins. With time in bottle, this youthful exuberance will evolve into greater depth and texture while maintaining the wine’s poised freshness." Sandy Harper CWM
Food Pairing
The wine’s citrus lift and subtle ginger spice make it a natural partner to fresh coastal cuisine. For a dinner party option, enjoy with yellowtail ceviche with lime and coriander, sushi or sashimi, or Vietnamese rice paper rolls with prawns and a dipping sauce. The wine will complement the flavours of pea and mint risotto, and will also be a seamless partner to fresh goat’s milk cheese, whether grilled on a crostini or in a salad or cheese board.
