Ina's wine tip of the week: Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2015

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02/21/2016, 16:50

Wine tip of the week: Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay 2015

It's summer in the southern hemisphere, including South Africa. That's why I'm bringing a little bit of summer to Germany with this week's wine tip for my first recommendation. The 2015 Ashbourne Sauvignon Blanc Chardonnay impresses with its freshness and fruitiness. An excellent wine from one of the Cape's top wineries!

Profile

Winemaker: Hamilton Russell Vineyards
Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay
Vintage: 2015
Region: Walker Bay, South Africa
Soil: Loam, slate
Ideal drinking temperature: 10 degrees Celsius
Awards: Falstaff: 91 points
Price: from 9,90€ / bottle

The wine

The Sauvignon Blanc brings the effervescence and refreshingly crisp acidity, but also a good portion of exotic fruit aromas. The Chardonnay, on the other hand, rounds off the combination wonderfully, with a fine melt and ripe yellow fruit aromas. On the palate, you are immediately taken in by the appetizing duet. This makes white wine fun even in the German winter!

The winemaker and the region

In 1975, Anthony Hamilton Russell acquired the approximately 170-hectare vineyard in the almost southernmost tip of South Africa. The Hemel-en-Aarde Valley offered him the perfect conditions to work intensively on his goal of producing exceptional wines characterized by their terroir. The valley is located in the Walker Bay wine-growing region - south-east of Cape Town city. Some vacationers will be familiar with Hermanus, which is the closest major town to the Walker Bay vineyards. As this area is somewhat cooler due to the influence of the Atlantic Ocean, this location is particularly suitable for the top grape varieties Pinot Noir and Chardonnay, but also for Sauvignon Blanc, which is particularly crisp there. We now find both white varieties in great harmony in our wine tip of the week!

Pairs perfectly with

Its lightness and freshness make it the perfect aperitif wine. However, it also harmonizes perfectly with light fish and seafood dishes, crisp salads and goat's cheese.

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