Waterkloof Circle of Life White 2024

This South African white has a lovely balance of softness and freshness, with a bright mineral edge running through it. Mostly Chenin Blanc and Sauvignon Blanc, with a splash of Semillon, it's partly barrel-fermented for a bit of extra depth. There's loads of lime, grapefruit, and peach, plus a touch of tropical fruit that hangs around on the finish. Made with a gentle touch in the winery, it's layered and elegant, but still fresh, lively, and easy to enjoy.

Great with grilled tuna, lemony prawn risotto, or a simple fish curry - the fresh citrus, soft texture, and herbal edge work beautifully with seafood. A pleasure to enjoy on its own too.

Waterkloof is a certified organic and biodynamic estate on the windswept, coastal slopes of the Schapenberg above False Bay, with thriving soils, low yields and long growing seasons providing wonderfully balanced fruit. Cellarmaster Nadia Barnard and her team take a minimal-intervention approach in the cellar, so that the wines are true to the terroir. Behind it all is founder Paul Boutinot, whose wine-making story is closely entwined with the Southern Rhône, where the company he built has been sourcing and crafting blends for decades, and who saw in this South African terrain the chance to bring those Rhône-honed instincts together with a wine farm run in step with his values.