2008 Buitenverwachting Hussey's Vlei Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 82 Points

2008 Buitenverwachting Hussey’s Vlei Constantia Sauvignon Blanc 82 Points

Single vineyard offering made in exceptional vintage only.

Clear, day bright, pale straw, medium concentration, medium plus viscosity.

Clean, young, medium intensity, with notes of gooseberries, kiwi, passion fruit, no wood, some minerality.

Dry, confirms, nose, crunchy green peas as new flavours, medium plus acidity, reminiscent of freshly squeeze pink grapefruit, low plus alcohol, medium plus complexity, warm climate fruit, subtle and delicate texture with a long mineral aftertaste.

Now until 2014