White Cabernet Sauvignon - a South African first from Asara

Monday, 19 May, 2008
Asara
Tucked away in the heart of the Stellenbosch Winelands Asara Wine Estate has been producing exceptional wines since its renaissance in 2001. Now to celebrate the opening of the new luxury, five star hotel, gourmet dining venues, wine tasting centre and Grand Ball Room it is launching the maiden vintage of something totally unique - a Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc.
A white wine, made from entirely red grapes it offers fresh, crisp flavours that reminds of deciduous fruits like pears and peaches. With its floral nose, and aromas of yellow apples it is a wonderfully different example of a remarkable white wine.

Asara prides itself on being "Out with the Ordinary" and this philosophy is carried throughout the entire estate and throughout the winemaking process. The idea for this South African first initially came to Markus Rahmann, the owner of the estate, once the building of the new five star facilities was under way.

"I was already blessed with a range of award winning wines, but I felt that we needed something really special to commemorate the opening of our new facilities - so I thought why not do a white Cabernet Sauvignon, which no one in South Africa has ever thought about trying before? So we did and it has turned into an extraordinary wine, not just a gimmick but a wonderful alternative to the usual Sauvignon and Chardonnay currently available on the market."

Only available directly from the farm at R55 a bottle, this wine is definitely one to add to your collection - and do not wait, with only a limited production of 2,500 bottles, you do not want to let this opportunity slip through your fingers! It is available from the new Wine Tasting Centre on the estate, but stock is limited to 12 bottles per customer, so why not visit the new Asara Wine Estate & Hotel and experience all the new facilities that this extra-ordinary estate has to offer.

For more details on the new 2007 Asara Cabernet Sauvignon Blanc, or for further information on the new facilities on Asara, please contact email sales@asarawine.com or call (021) 888-8077