Capturing the essence of Fleur du
Cap with contemporary simplicity, the new label features a gold emblazoned
cartouche that depicts the rich biodiversity of the Cape Floral Kingdom. Table
Mountain and a carpet of vineyards are framed by an intricate tableau of birds,
flowers, monkeys and insects. Even Bacchus, the god of wine, makes an
appearance in this Garden of Eden.
Inspired by nature and harking
back to more traditional, hands-on winemaking practices, the Fleur du Cap
winemaking team manages to unlock the natural style inherent in the best grapes
from select parcels of vines grown in a diverse range of vineyard sites,
terroirs and micro climates throughout the Western Cape.
The just released Unfiltered
Sauvignon Blanc 2014 is a true expression of its Darling and Elgin origins with
a mélange of fig leaf, classic gooseberry, asparagus and delicate tropical
fruit aromas.
"The
palate of this wine is rich and full-bodied with multiple layers herbaceous and
tropical fruit flavours. It makes an absolutely divine pairing with tangy Thai
dishes or fish garnished with lemon," says Pieter Badenhorst, who is
responsible for Fleur du Cap white wines and works closely with cellarmaster
Andrea Freeborough and viticulturist Bennie Liebenberg at Die Bergkelder, the
famous “cellar in the mountain” in Stellenbosch.
Fleur du Cap Unfiltered Sauvignon
Blanc 2014 is available at select fine dining restaurants, boutique wine stores
or at the Fleur du Cap cellar door at Die Bergkelder from around R100 per
bottle.
For more information
visit www.fleurducap.co.za, join the Fleur du Cap community on Facebook or follow them on Twitter
@FleurduCapWines.