Reviews & Ratings

2018 Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc "Bayten"

Winery: Buitenverwachting

Vintage: 2018

Wine Name/Vineyard: "Bayten"

Wine Category: Sauvignon Blanc

Grape blend: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Bottle size: 750 ml

Region: Constantia

State or country: South Africa

Price: $15

Cases produced: unknown

KWG Score: 88 (based on 3 reviews)

Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89)

Review date: July 16, 2019

Wine Review: This very pale straw-colored Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa opens with apricot pit and mild grapefruit bouquet with a hint of gun powder. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied, slightly acidic and zesty. The flavor profile is a tasty mineral infused tart yellow grapefruit with notes of apricot pit and lime. I also detected hints of white pepper as well. The finish is dry and its flavors and acidity are nicely prolonged. This Sauvignon Blanc would pair well with linguini with clams and a garlic butter sauce. Enjoy - Ken

Winemaker Notes: This crisp, zesty Sauvignon Blanc displays textbook aromas and flavors of green fig, gooseberry and lime. Grassy herbal notes are supported by elegant underpinnings of mineral and chalk.

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