Winterhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2021
By Christian Eedes, 31 January 2024
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The Macdonald and Jeffery families farm deciduous fruit in the Agter Witzenberg valley, which sits between 750 – 950 metres above sea level outside Ceres. They have also long dabbled in wine grape farming (notably plantings are ungrafted) and the respected Donovan Rall currently takes charge of vinification.
The Winterhoek Sauvignon Blanc 2021 is a dramatic offering. Pronounced green melon and blackcurrant on the nose before a palate that is rich, round and smooth textured. At 14% alcohol, it’s not exactly “racy” but it does speak of a particular terroir. Price: R135 a bottle.
CE’s rating: 91/100.
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Greg | 6 February 2024
And, as an afterthought, I’d like to suggest that the vines being grown on their own roots may be a significant and widely overlooked contributor to that “uniqueness”
Greg | 6 February 2024
I’m with Kwispedoor. ‘Unique’ may be a bit of a cliché, but in this case this wine is right up there for SA uniqueness. On a blind tasting it could be NZ, perhaps Chile, maybe ….. who knows? But SA? Hard for me to find a local reference point. Something special, and delicious indeed. Brilliant work by growers and Donovan.
PK | 4 February 2024
Asking for a friend 🙂
Does limited edition refer to a once off release or the number of bottles produced?
Dieter Gugelmann | 3 February 2024
And where can I buy it in the Stellenbosch area.
Christian Eedes | 4 February 2024
Hi Dieter, You can buy online here: https://www.exanimo.co.za/product/callender-peak-winterhoek-sauvignon-blanc-2021/
Kwispedoor | 31 January 2024
This is delicious and unique. It’s also age worthy, making it even better value for money.