The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc - Warwick Estate

The light-footed The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc from Warwick Estate flows into the glass with a brilliant light yellow color. Ideally poured into a white wine glass, this white wine from South Africa shows wonderfully expressive aromas of papaya, guava, mango and physalis, rounded off by green peppers, lovage and Mediterranean herbs.

The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc from Warwick Estate is ideal for all wine drinkers who like it dry. However, it is never dry or brittle, but round and smooth. On the tongue, this light-footed white wine is characterized by an incredibly light texture. With its lively fruit acidity, The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc is exceptionally fresh and lively on the palate. In the finish, this storable white wine from the wine-growing region of the Western Cape finally inspires with considerable length. Hints of guava and Gallia melon are again evident.

Vinification of the Warwick Estate The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc

The basis for the elegant The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc from the Western Cape are grapes from the Sauvignon Blanc grape variety. After the grape harvest, the grapes are immediately taken to the press house. Here they are selected and carefully broken up. Fermentation then takes place in stainless steel tanks at controlled temperatures. Fermentation is followed by aging on the fine lees for several months before the wine is finally drawn off.

Food recommendation for the The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc from Warwick Estate

This white wine from South Africa is best enjoyed well chilled at 8 - 10°C. It is perfect as an accompanying wine to chickpea curry, leek tortilla or pumpkin casserole.

Awards for the The First Lady Sauvignon Blanc from Warwick Estate

This wine from the Western Cape not only inspires us, but also renowned wine critics awarded it 90 points and more. Among the ratings are

• James Suckling - 91 points

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