Tuesday, May 8, 2012
KWV Classic Collection Western Cape Sauvignon Blanc 2011 85 Points
www.kwv-wines.com
Clear, day bright, pale straw with slight yellow reflections on rim, medium concentration, medium viscosity.
Clean, medium intensity, delicately ripe stone fruits such as white peaches, ripe citrus, zesty, grapefruit pith and hints of green orange, brush of stony character, good Sauvignon typicity on a slight riper side of grape maturity.
Dry with medium acidity, green apples and lime freshness, crunchy, slight spicy core, fairly juicy, medium alcohol (13%, textured mid palate, slight slaty minerals on finish, clean, with good purity of fruit, medium lenght and medium complexity.
Now until 2016