South African Sauvignon Blanc Archives

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2020, watch my YouTube video…

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2020, a fine example of this grape from one of the oldest Wine Appellations in the country...

September 20th, 2020|Categories: podcasts, wine of the day|Tags: Boela Gerber, Groot Constantia, Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc, Groot Constantia Wine Estate, Groot Constantia Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc|

2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 announced this week…

Here they are, the ten best Sauvignon Blancs in the 2019 FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10...

October 10th, 2019|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: #sauvignonblanc, First National Bank, FNB Sauvignon Blanc Top 10 2019, Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, South African Sauvignon Blanc|

Bellingham The Homestead Series Sauvignon Blanc 2018, a ZA Confidential Podcast…

Bellingham The Homestead Series is an award winning range of this fine winery, the Sauvignon Blanc 2018 was a National Sauvignon Blanc Top Ten Awardee...

June 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bellingham The Homestead Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Bellingham Wines, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, ZA Confidential|

Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2018 by Dirk Human, from the deep south, Elim, with Nina Timm’s Poké Bowl…

Black Oystercatcher Sauvignon Blanc 2018, from a southerly vineyard in the Elim Wine Appellation, is a great example of a marine climate wine...

June 7th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Black Oystercatcher Wines, Dirk Human, Elim Wines, Nina Timm, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wines|

Asara #10 The Vineyard Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2018, good partner to Dianne Bibby’s Traditional South African Pickled Fish…

Asara #10 The Vineyard Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2018, part of my series of visiting Asara Wines with Dianne Bibby's recipes...

April 11th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Asara Wines, Dianne Bibby, Pickled Fish, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2018, lovely partner for Dianne Bibby’s Spinach & Quinoa Buddha Bowl…

From a family known for its classy Chardonnays, here's a pretty classy Sauvignon Blanc, the De Wetshof Sauvignon Blanc 2018...

March 25th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: De Wetshof Wine Estate, Dianne Bibby, Johann de Wet, Peter de Wet, Robertson Sauvignon Blanc, Robertson Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018, partner to Roberta Muir’s Manchego, Orange & Walnut Salad…

Made especially for Woolworths, Morné Vrey's Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a sublime expression of the grape...

March 17th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Delaire Graff White Rock Sauvignon Blanc, Delaire Graff Wine Estate, Delaire Graff Wines, Morné Vrey, Roberta Muir, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch Wine, Virgil Kahn|

Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018, perfect with Dianne Bibby’s Beetroot Rice Paper Rolls…

Made from grapes from vines up to 29 years old, the sublime Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a classic Constantia Appellation wine...

February 24th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: Bobby's Kitchen, Constantia Wine, Dianne Bibby, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wines, Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc|

Groote Post’s Seasalter, a 2018 Sauvignon Blanc, excellent partner to Alida Ryder’s Grilled Trout Salad with Sriracha Lime Dressing…

A perfect expression of what the combination of position and climate and the finely tuned hand of the winemaker do to a wine, Groote Post’s Seasalter Sauvignon Blanc 2018 by Lukas Wentzel...

February 8th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Alida Ryder, Darling Wine, Groote Post Seasalter 2018, Groote Post Wines, Lukas Wentzel, Nic Pentz, Sauvignon Blanc, Seasalter, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Asara Vineyard Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2018, such a lovely lunch time partner with Nomu’s Quinoa & Herb Salad…

Asara's The Vineyard Collection offers single variety wines and blends. All sublime and ready for drinking. The Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a stunner...

January 28th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #sauvignonblanc, #wineoftheday, Asara Wine, Asara Wine Estate & Luxury Hotel, NoMU Foods, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Stellenbosch|

Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018, excellent with Nadia Graves’s Curly Endive Salad with Bacon & Eggs…

From vines grown on decomposed Constantia granite, the Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2018 is a superb example of a cool climate wine...

January 5th, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #southafricanwine, #wineoftheday, Constantia, Nadia Graves, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Steenberg Farm, Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc|

First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2018, so good with Dianne Bibby’s Honey & Soy Glazed Salmon with Cucumber Spaghetti Salad & Poppy Seed Dressing…

Made from Africa's most southerly vineyard in Africa's most southerly winery, First Sighting Sauvignon Blanc 2018, is a perfect match for Dianne Bibby's Salmon...

January 3rd, 2019|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Cape Agulhas Wine, Conrad Vlok, Dianne Bibby, Elim Wine, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa's most Southerly Vineyard, South African Sauvignon Blanc|

Platter’s Five Star triumph for Steenberg The Black Swan 2017…..

Steenberg The Black Swan 2017, a blend of the best grapes from the top two Sauvignon Blanc vineyards on Steenberg Farm...

November 6th, 2018|Categories: Michael's Writings|Tags: Platter's SA Wine Guide, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Steenberg The Black Swan, Steenberg Wines|

Delaire Graaff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018, good with my Snoek Paté & korreltjie konfyt…

Delaire Graaff Coastal Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2018, Morné Vrey's sublime blend of grapes from four wine appellations with a touch of Semillon...

November 5th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Delaire Graff Wines, Michael Olivier, Morné Vrey, Sauvignon Blanc, Snoek Paté, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2017, meets Tracy Foulkes’s Candied Walnut & Pear Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing…

A superb example of a cool climate wine, Boela Gerber's Groot Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 2017. Enjoying the breezes off Atlantic & False Bay...

October 29th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Boela Gerber, Constantia, Constantia Wine, Groot Constantia, NoMU Foods, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine, Tracy Foulkes|

Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc 2017, good with Justine Wall’s Broad Bean, Pea & Pancetta Risotto with Fennel Salt

Landskroon Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is made in the Estate's Cellar from a selection of grapes from Western Cape Appellation Vineyards. An anytime wine, especially good food.

April 30th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Justine Wall, Landskroon Wines, Paul de Villiers, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2017, loved by Anina Meyer’s Garlic & Coriander Chicken Kebabs

The crisp, sassy Delaire Graff Sauvignon Blanc 2017, an anytime wine. So perfect with food, do try Anina Meyer's Garlic & Coriander Kebabs...

April 10th, 2018|Categories: wine of the day|Tags: #wineoftheday, Anina Meyer, Delaire Graff Wines, Sauvignon Blanc, South African Sauvignon Blanc, South African Wine|

Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2017 great match with Dianne Bibby’s Middle Eastern Avocado Toast – 12.02.2018

Sublime and delicately oaked, the Steenberg Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2017 is named for a Royal Navy Battleship which took part in The Battle of Muizenberg 1785...