Sauvignon Blanc 2011 - Bergsig Estate, Breede River Valley, South Africa

From a multi award winning winery, this is a dry full-bodied, crisp wine with a tang of guava fruit, soft honey overtones and a lasting finish. A wine of great finesse and character.

2010 Mundus Vini: Silver Award
2009 Internation Wine & Spirit Competitiion: Silver Best in Class
2009 Veritas: Bronze Award

Appropriately named Bergsig (‘Mountain View’) because of its location where the towering Drakenstein and Hex River mountains meet, this family farm, established in 1843, is one of only four wine estates in the Breedekloof district. It is owned and run by the Lategan family, with De Wet Lategan being the 6th generation winemaker.

Vineyard management is focussed not only on ensuring the best possible grape quality but also on conservation, and the farm is certified as a user of environmentally friendly farming methods. From careful vineyard management to De Wet’s winemaking expertise, every wine is crafted with the aim of maximising pure and intense varietal flavours – the dry white wines are cold fermented to capture every ounce of flavour and aroma, whilst the Chardonnay and red wines age and develop complex characters in the cellar of over 400 mainly French barrels.

The wine range includes the most important grape varieties and wine styles, but also reflects University-trained De Wet’s creativity. With the confidence to enter national and international wine shows, Bergsig’s impressive tally of over 100 awards, trophies and medals is eloquent testimony to the success of the estate’s drive for quality.

Bottle Size: 75cl

ABV: 13%

Price per bottle: £7.70