2019 Drostdy Hof Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape South Africa Cragganmore

2019 Drostdy Hof Sauvignon Blanc Western Cape South Africa CragganmoreThe first thing that catches the eye is the brilliantly clear color of the Drostdy Hof Sauvignon Blanc with a distinct green tinge. It smells wonderfully of passion fruit and gooseberry. On the palate it is crisp, fresh, lively and wonderfully balanced. The variety of flavors ranges from fresh to spicy and releases notes of lime, juicy apples, melons and lemongrass. The crispy taste shows all the typicality and fruitiness of the Sauvignon Blanc grape

very intense

and persistent

Bottling after 12 months in barrels (30% new oak)

with again quite some tobacco and dried fruits

Taylor's is perhaps the single greatest Port house around

with no primary or secondary notes at all (malt

This is the decanter to celebrate Scottish Inventors: James Watt 1736-1819 in 2002

The finish is sweet and long

The brandies of many vintages are stored in a long row of barrels

1980s The Glen Rothes 12 Year Old Speyside Distilled & Bottled by Berry Bros & Rudd

This is the 1992 Xmas decanter

honey and spice finish