Nederburg Western Cape Ingenuity White 2009 87+ Points

Nederburg Western Cape Ingenuity White 2009 87+ Points


Clear, day bright, pale straw with green reflections, low plus concentration, medium plus viscosity, no gas.

Clean, medium plus intensity with notes of green lime, passion fruit, lamb herbs, crunchy green apples, white peach, layered white stones and sandy minerality, very subtle oaking (only the Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Viognier component were wooded).

Dry with medium plus acidity, meidum alcohol, new flavours of spicy white pepper, grapefruit skin and hints of honey and jasmine, fresh and lively with medium plus lenght and medium plus complexity.

8 way blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Viognier, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Verdelho and Nouvelle (Uniquely South African white grape, cross of Semillon & Ugni Blanc (Trebbiano) created by Professor Orffer)

Only 30% of the wine were barrel fermented.

If poured under South African weather conditions, served at 14 degrees Celsisus, preferably decanted / aerated, paired with a pan roasted Eastern Cape Sole, Beurre noisette and pomme fondant.

Enjoy now or if cellared under optimum condition until 2019