The first Sauvignon vintage produced by the talented and newly-appointed winemaker, Estelle Swart: a lovely bright wine, polished and shiny with newness and freshness, prominent varietal flavours and well-rounded fruit. Pale straw-yellow with faint green tints. Clear and bright. Clean, bracing aromas of passion fruit, tangerine, fresh green herbs and nettle, creating a complex, multi-layered effect. The same richness follows through onto the palate, with vivid melon, grass, green pepper and fig flavours. The wine has a lovely acidity, the fruit is smooth and lively, and the length very good to excellent. Drink this summer (and why not next winter?) with lighter textured fish such as fresh grilled kob, deep-fried calamari, mussels in every form, vegetarian pastas with cream to show up the richness of the sauce, and sole meuniére. Also try with a plate of salami and olives. Delightful as an aperitif. Serve chilled at 10-12ºC.