Spier
Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Gooseberries are such an obscure fruit and I don’t believe I’ve ever had one before but you always get that call when being described Southern hemisphere Sauvy B and I imagine this is what an unripe one tastes like.
Gooseberries are such an obscure fruit and I don’t believe I’ve ever had one before but you always get that call when being described Southern hemisphere Sauvy B and I imagine this is what an unripe one tastes like.
Sep 7th, 2024
By the glass in a food court in Warsaw.
No notes taken while tasting, this is written from memory the day after.
The nose showed some citrusy notes, some honey, some exotic fruits too (pineapple, mango). The palate showed textbook acid drive but also a fruity side that is very different from the expressions I'm used to from the Loire Valley. Mango and pineapple and a wide, opulent mid palate with that fruity, almost sweet touch. The finish is rather long but fresh thanks to that great acid drive, making it a refreshing and satisfying sip. Easy going 👌🏻
By the glass in a food court in Warsaw.
No notes taken while tasting, this is written from memory the day after.
The nose showed some citrusy notes, some honey, some exotic fruits too (pineapple, mango). The palate showed textbook acid drive but also a fruity side that is very different from the expressions I'm used to from the Loire Valley. Mango and pineapple and a wide, opulent mid palate with that fruity, almost sweet touch. The finish is rather long but fresh thanks to that great acid drive, making it a refreshing and satisfying sip. Easy going 👌🏻
Lovely expression of south African chenin blanc. A little rambunctious on its own, delicious with salad and chicken. Great value.
Lovely expression of south African chenin blanc. A little rambunctious on its own, delicious with salad and chicken. Great value.
Jan 23rd, 2024
Pale yellow with a hint of lime green. Passionfruit, honeydew, lime and tart apple on the nose. Medium acidity, really well balanced. Love.
Pale yellow with a hint of lime green. Passionfruit, honeydew, lime and tart apple on the nose. Medium acidity, really well balanced. Love.
Apr 13th, 2021
Better wines from Stellenbosch are available.
Better wines from Stellenbosch are available.
Apr 22nd, 2018Crispy and very South African Sauvignon. Distinct gooseberry. Good with seafood or own it’s own. Will order a case.
Crispy and very South African Sauvignon. Distinct gooseberry. Good with seafood or own it’s own. Will order a case.
Mar 16th, 2018Paired well with spicy grilled chicken. Citrusy, tart and well balanced.
Paired well with spicy grilled chicken. Citrusy, tart and well balanced.
Apr 3rd, 2017
Peppery and tart. Smells and tastes like green bell peppers to me. Kinda weird. But I'm not a Sauvignon Blanc girl. Was trying to branch out.
Peppery and tart. Smells and tastes like green bell peppers to me. Kinda weird. But I'm not a Sauvignon Blanc girl. Was trying to branch out.
May 10th, 2016
