Friday, August 31, 2012
Uitkyk Sauvignon Blanc
Spring Sauvignon Blanc Festival The Pivot Courtyard Southern Sun Montecasino
Uitkyk Sauvignon Blanc is herbaceous with aromas such as green peppers and figs are backed by tropical granadilla and litchi notes, light and dry and shows lively, smooth, ripe melon fruit good racy acidity adds zest and excitement.
Uitkyk Estate, situated on the south-western slopes of the Simonsberg, was established in 1712. The estate’s neo-classical manor house, completed in 1788, is thought to be the work of the French architect Louis Michel Thibault, who was active at the Cape at the end of the 18th century.
Uitkyk Estate is 600ha in size with 140ha under vines. An interesting variety of cultivars are planted on the estate.