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The Blend

2009 Western Cape Sauvignon Blanc

Nico Vermeulein's The Blend is a captivating white wine from the renowned Western Cape region, celebrated for its stunning terroir and ideal grape-growing conditions. This 2009 vintage Sauvignon Blanc presents a wonderfully balanced profile, showcasing a medium body that is both refreshing and inviting. The wine's bright acidity adds a lively quality, making it incredibly food-friendly, and pairs exquisitely with a range of dishes. Its fruit intensity impresses with delightful notes of citrus and stone fruit, creating a harmonious flavor experience on the palate. The wine offers a dry finish, leaving a lasting impression that invites you to sip again. This blend exemplifies the art of winemaking in the Western Cape, a region known for producing noteworthy wines that consistently win accolades.

Tasting notes:


Mineral

Mineral

Green Apple

Green Apple

Citrus Blossom

Citrus Blossom

Flavor profile:


Acidity High

Low Pronounced

Body Light

Very Light Full

Fruit Intensity Medium

Low Pronounced

Sweetness Dry

Bone Dry Sweet

Region:


Western Cape

The majority of South Africa's best wines are produced in the southwest coastal zones around Cape Town, known collectively as the Western Cape. Sandwiched between the country's majestic mountains and its cooling ocean coasts (the Atlantic to the west of the Cape of Good Hope, the Indian Ocean to its east), the Western Cape offers a wealth of winemaking riches. Regions here include the Breede River Valley, Cape South Coast, Coastal Region, Klein Karoo and Olifants River.

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