Robertson Winery
The Gooseberry Bush Colombard Sauvignon Blanc
Robertson, Breede River Valley, Western Cape, South Africa
Classic new world Sav B, lots of gooseberries and fresh acidity
Classic new world Sav B, lots of gooseberries and fresh acidity
1 person found it helpfulDec 8th, 2013
A nice SA blend
A nice SA blend
May 2nd, 2016
For a low alcoholic blanc from south of the equator. This light body fellow has racy-sharp acidity , notable #greenapple#lemonzest on the nose. Surprisingly balanced finish.
Equally good to sip on its own or paired with a cheese plate.
For a low alcoholic blanc from south of the equator. This light body fellow has racy-sharp acidity , notable #greenapple#lemonzest on the nose. Surprisingly balanced finish.
Equally good to sip on its own or paired with a cheese plate.
New grape for me tonight. This one was 60% colombard with 40% sauv blanc. Enjoyed this one. The Colombard seemed to tone down the limey/grassy/minerality I find with most sauv blancs. Knew it was a sauv blanc, but want so “in your face”. I would look for this one again in a heartbeat. Was a 2 1/2 hr drive to the store where we bought this first one! But will look and see if I can get it closer. Was a softer, more subtle sauv blanc character. Had the grassy/ limey quality with hints of tropical fruits. Fantastic siping wine.
New grape for me tonight. This one was 60% colombard with 40% sauv blanc. Enjoyed this one. The Colombard seemed to tone down the limey/grassy/minerality I find with most sauv blancs. Knew it was a sauv blanc, but want so “in your face”. I would look for this one again in a heartbeat. Was a 2 1/2 hr drive to the store where we bought this first one! But will look and see if I can get it closer. Was a softer, more subtle sauv blanc character. Had the grassy/ limey quality with hints of tropical fruits. Fantastic siping wine.
Jul 30th, 2023
A buttery edge and less grassy. Like martins wine but nicer
A buttery edge and less grassy. Like martins wine but nicer
Jul 23rd, 2021A little sour for me, I normally prefer something sweeter
A little sour for me, I normally prefer something sweeter
May 15th, 2020
Soft gooseberry notes and fresh with an almost chalky finish. Not normally a Sav Blanc fan but this was lovely with some seafood tapas!
Soft gooseberry notes and fresh with an almost chalky finish. Not normally a Sav Blanc fan but this was lovely with some seafood tapas!
May 9th, 2020
Pretty good Sauvignon Blanc, crisp but a little tart or acidic. Nose is floral, hint of asparagus or pear. Another WSJ wine from my in laws this past Christmas. Granted it is October in TX but this would be a great summer, out on the back porch wine.
Pretty good Sauvignon Blanc, crisp but a little tart or acidic. Nose is floral, hint of asparagus or pear. Another WSJ wine from my in laws this past Christmas. Granted it is October in TX but this would be a great summer, out on the back porch wine.
Oct 21st, 2019