Neil Ellis, from his winery and estate in Stellenbosch, pioneered the planting and sourcing of grapes from cooler, relatively unknown regions of the Cape, such as Elgin and Groenekloof. In the Darling hills, 50km north of Cape Town, the cold winds from the icy South Atlantic waters provide the perfect climate for producing top quality Sauvignon Blanc. This is a mouthwateringly fresh and supremely well balanced wine displaying aromas of tropical fruits with herbaceous and capsicum notes. A crisp, steely but fully ripe palate with an elegant and long, concentrated finish.

"With Kiwi Sauvignon dominating the market it is nice to see the South Africans giving them a run for their money. Produced in Groenekloof, a relatively cool part of the Cape, this is an incredibly pure expression of the Sauvignon grape. Classic cut grass and herbaceous notes combine with tart gooseberry fruit and lead to a long refreshing finish reminiscent of stalky green pepper. Wonderful as an aperitif."

Greg King,
Manager, Majestic Bishops Stortford
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