Top
100 SA Wines is recognised as one of the leading fine wine competitions in
South Africa and abroad, attracting significant Google ratings. The competition
has proved to be extremely useful for winning vineyards, helping them to secure
a larger and growing share of sales and brand awareness, both locally and
internationally.
The competition once
again saw record entries this year with 491 of the country’s top wines entered.
The wines were judged by an esteem panel,
chaired by Tim Atkin MW. He was joined on the judging panel by Greg Sherwood
MW, Jamie Goode, Jenny Ratcliffe-Wright CWM, Justin Knock MW, Richard Kershaw
MW and tasting director Higgo Jacobs. The Altima Sauvignon Blanc was one of six
white wines in its category awarded the prestigious title.
Already an
award-winning wine, having earned a spot as one of the Top
10 wines in the 2013 FNB Sauvignon Top 10 Wines Competition, it forms part of a range which comprises terroir-specific wines created in
recognition of South Africa’s 350-year-old vinous heritage. The Altima
vineyard is situated in a pristine valley north of Villiersdorp and is
surrounded by a steep mountain range that rises 1km from the valley floor.
During the winter months these mountains are typically covered with snow and, coupled
with the elevation of 600 to700m, equates to a very cool climate. This unique
terroir produces wines with a high natural acidity and upfront aromas. The
vineyards produce an intense Sauvignon Blanc with a fresh expression of passion
fruit, citrus and tropical flavours.
Winemaker Dawie Botha describes this wine as
displaying appealing tropical fig and pear aromas with granadilla and lemon
zest, adding brightness and vivacity, with exquisite ripe tropical flavours in
the mouth. The fig, gooseberry, granadilla and lemon zest come though
beautifully. A vibrant and lively wine with well integrated acidity. The palate
is textured and round with good mouth feel, allowing the wine to finish on a
light, dry flinty note.
Available from the farm only, the Cape of Good Hope Altima Sauvignon Blanc 2013 at R95.00 per bottle, is the perfect wine to enjoy, on its own or partnered with foods such as Scallop ceviche and an avocado and tomato dressing, Sushi, sticky pork ribs with lime, chilli and ginger, baked Chevre with salad greens or succulent sautéed prawns served with grilled lemon and a toasted sesame seed dressing
For more information visit www.rupertwines.com or contact the farm
on 021 874 9041.