Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2023
South Africa
Single Price:
£14.50
Mixed 6 Price:
£13.50
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Description
In a nutshell:
A crisp and easygoing South African white blend based on Sauvignon Blanc.
The lowdown:
Buitenverwachting are specialists in Sauvignon Blanc in what is a cooler climate part of the Constantia wine region. However in this blend they add in a little Chenin Blanc and Semillon which gives an extra dimension to this delicious white. Crisp and medium-bodied it has the gooseberry and tropical characteristics of a good sauvignon Blanc, but there are also some ripe peachy flavours, a few herbal notes as well which adds more layers of interest on the palate. It has a warm, soft feel in the mouth, but the acidity is nicely fresh and keeps things held together very well right through to the finish.
The Producer:
Wine growing at Buitenverwachting goes back to the early days of South Africa's history. The first Dutch governor of the colony, Simon van der Stel, planted vines here in 1685 on what was originally the Constantia Estate. Over the years it was subdivided and now forms five wineries of which Buitenverwachting is one. The recent story of the estate began in 1980 when it was acquired by Richard and Christine Müller. They set about restoring the rundown farm and vineyards and created one of the most beautiful estates in the Constantia, and in the process building an enviable reputation for their wines. The first harvest was in 1985 when the focus was on white wines, but over time they've added substantial plantings of varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which have met with considerable success. Lars Maack, son of Richard and Christine, is largely responsible for running the estate these days. Buitenverwachting means 'beyond expectation' and is a pretty fair description of their wines.
When to drink:
A very versatile choice which is delicious by itself. When it comes to food pairings white fish works well, but poultry especially in creamy sauces is a real hit.
A crisp and easygoing South African white blend based on Sauvignon Blanc.
The lowdown:
Buitenverwachting are specialists in Sauvignon Blanc in what is a cooler climate part of the Constantia wine region. However in this blend they add in a little Chenin Blanc and Semillon which gives an extra dimension to this delicious white. Crisp and medium-bodied it has the gooseberry and tropical characteristics of a good sauvignon Blanc, but there are also some ripe peachy flavours, a few herbal notes as well which adds more layers of interest on the palate. It has a warm, soft feel in the mouth, but the acidity is nicely fresh and keeps things held together very well right through to the finish.
The Producer:
Wine growing at Buitenverwachting goes back to the early days of South Africa's history. The first Dutch governor of the colony, Simon van der Stel, planted vines here in 1685 on what was originally the Constantia Estate. Over the years it was subdivided and now forms five wineries of which Buitenverwachting is one. The recent story of the estate began in 1980 when it was acquired by Richard and Christine Müller. They set about restoring the rundown farm and vineyards and created one of the most beautiful estates in the Constantia, and in the process building an enviable reputation for their wines. The first harvest was in 1985 when the focus was on white wines, but over time they've added substantial plantings of varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot which have met with considerable success. Lars Maack, son of Richard and Christine, is largely responsible for running the estate these days. Buitenverwachting means 'beyond expectation' and is a pretty fair description of their wines.
When to drink:
A very versatile choice which is delicious by itself. When it comes to food pairings white fish works well, but poultry especially in creamy sauces is a real hit.
Details
| Categories | Wine / White Wine / Fruity & Bright Whites |
| Country | South Africa |
| Grape Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Volume | 75cl |
| ABV | 13.5% |
| SKU | BU1514WN |
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