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The story of South African Sauvignon Blanc
R650.00
Discover the remarkable rise of South African Sauvignon Blanc – from its first known plantings at Groot Constantia in the late 1880s and the release of the first commercial wine in 1977 to becoming one of the country’s most iconic white wines.
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Discover the remarkable rise of South African Sauvignon Blanc – from its first known plantings at Groot Constantia in the late 1880s and the release of the first commercial wine in 1977 to becoming one of the country’s most iconic white wines.
The Story of South African Sauvignon Blanc explores the vibrant diversity of the Cape’s wine regions, the pioneers behind the cultivar and the unique terroirs that shape each bottle. With insight from leading experts and winemakers, this book offers a captivating look at a cultivar whose identity continues to evolve. Celebrated not only for its popularity but also for its stylistic range, from bright and zesty to layered and age-worthy, Sauvignon Blanc produces site-specific wines that reflect both regional character and winemaking intent.
A must-read for wine lovers, professionals and anyone curious about one of the world’s most expressive white wines – and an invitation to move beyond assumptions and explore the cultivar in all its diversity.
