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Nico van der Merwe, noted winemaker of Saxenburg has of late been busying himself with producing a range of his own. With the prestigious red, Mas Nicholas at the head, Nico has added to his range by producing a unique blend of Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc.
Considered to be similar to many Bordeaux whites, the sauvignon blanc/semillon blend is one that is rapidly gaining support by our Cape winemakers. In the case of this particular wine, the Semillon constituting 42%, has been sourced from the Schaapenberg area of Stellenbosch whereas the Sauvignon Blanc, constituting 58%, comes from the Robertson area – the result: a wine of substance that is easy to drink on its own whilst also being able to be a great accompaniment to warm weather dishes.
This wine has been striking just the right note with many winelovers – particularly those who find the straight sauvignon blanc too pronounced. Served at the correct temperature, this crispy blend displays a complex mouth feel and long fruity finish that will compliment any light to medium cuisine like salad and fish dishes. Perfect for this time of the year!
Jean’s Thoughts
Fantastic!! Finally a touch of European dryness in a Semillon. With one
varietal often overpowering another, this wine manages to find a
wonderful balance between Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. Can be enjoyed
alone but also stands up well to rich seafood and creamy sauces. This
wine is produced in limited quantities, so hurry up while stocks last
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Brendon’s Thoughts
An interesting blend of almost equal parts wooded semillon and unwooded
sauvignon blanc. A very nice balance of the 2 varietals, showing how
the typical characteristics of each can drink well together. I’ll definitely be working my way through quite a few bottles this summer. It’s a tough job, but hey, someone has to do it!!
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