- SIZE:
- 75cl
- ABV:
- 12.5%
This has the tropical pineapple notes that we know from Sauvignon Blanc, but paired with a hint of vanilla from its time in oak. This Pina Colada profile is balanced expertly with a bright lime zest acidity and a mineral finish that leaves the palate clean.
An exciting joint project between The Sourcing Table's own Ben Henshaw, and the immensely talented (and sought after) Storm Wines. This vibrant Sauvignon Blanc speaks to its maritime origins – cool sea breezes from Walker Bay slow ripening allowing flavours to build. Fermentation and ageing in old oak barrels round it out, giving a savoury, mineral and food-friendly style of Sauvignon Blanc rarely found in South Africa. It’s a testament to the quality of the fruit and to Hannes Storm’s gentle and confident winemaking.
Wild Air is a collaboration with respected Cape producer Storm Wines. While visiting Hannes Storm in South Africa we were blown away by the beauty and potential of the Ignis vineyard, a 0.5-hectare patch on a northern slope in the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley.
Viticulture is as meticulous, everything is done by hand, yields are limited. Most of the vineyard is planted with Pinot, but Hannes knew of a small section of 20-year-old Sauvignon Blanc vines growing on low-vigour, stony, clay-rich shale soils. Inspired by the more restrained, textural styles of Sauvignon Blanc rarely made in South Africa.
Hannes took a very hands-off approach to the winemaking, the result is a savoury, mineral and food-friendly style of Sauvignon Blanc, a testament to the quality of the fruit and to Hannes’ gentle and confident winemaking.
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