John Bouwer, a rather eccentric and brilliant winemaker and lone wolf, produces two of the world's most exciting Sauvignon Blancs in very small quantities. The grapes grow on limestone soils on the Atlantic coast in the cool climate of St. Helena Bay, which gives them a uniquely saline, mouthwatering character. This is further emphasized by his completely unique winemaking method: John allows his wines to ferment on the skins for a period of time, similar to the Jura region, and then ages for months under a layer of flor yeast. The wines are then transferred to French oak barrels to reach their full potential. The result is a collection of highly distinctive, one-of-a-kind wines that defy comparison. Absolutely fascinating!

You've never tasted a wine like this before! Salty, briny, mineral, and complex, it's the perfect accompaniment to fish and seafood, especially oysters and sashimi – treat yourself to a truly unique taste experience! When John Bouwer wants to enjoy this wine, he opens a bottle, drinks a glass, and then puts the rest in the refrigerator for about a week. Only then does the immensely complex, demanding, salty-mineral aroma, with hints of exotic fruits and tomato leaves, truly unfold. A discreet yet incredibly deep and assertive fragrance, great presence on the palate, brilliant, crystal-clear freshness and power, and a seemingly endless finish. A truly unique Sauvignon!

Tasting Notes: This is a serious, more complex Sauvignon Blanc than your typical lean, ultra green “gooseberry and cutgrass” style. Expect a layered wine: fresh citrus/herb aromas, exotic ripe fruit hints, underlying savoury edge, good palate weight, finishing clean and long. A bright and vibrant wine with texture and depth. Serve at 7-9 Deg.  Pair with white meats or poultry with herbs, grilled line fish. Drinkable now (once chilled) to gain the fresh fruit and herb edge, but will likely develop nicely over 3 to 6 years.

This wine is an unfiltered wine and may look slightly cloudy or contain tiny natural particles like yeast or grape solids, but these are harmless and natural. Therefore offering a richer, more textured and fuller-bodied wine keeping within character of the grape varietal.