BLANC DE MER
2012 Bouchard Finlayson
| Grapes | Riesling, Viognier, Sauv, Chardonnay |
| Colour | White |
| Origin | South Africa |
| ABV | 13.5% |
This fresh, aromatic Walker Bay blend is predominantly Riesling and Viognier, together with Sauvignon and Chardonnay. A truly delicious dry white which has bags of character and will please just about everybody. L&S (Jun 2013)
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Riesling 49% Viognier 27% Sauvignon Blanc 14% Chardonnay 8% Chenin Blanc 2% The mix of fragrances on the nose has all the charm of a summer garden and the palate is citrusy and fresh with an underlying leafy quality. The tropical fruits on the back palate give a little more depth on the finish. 2013-15 Rating: 89 Derek Smedley MW, www.dereksmedleymw.co.uk (Dec 2013)
Bouchard Finlayson
Bouchard Finlayson is a top class, internationally-renowned estate situated in Walker Bay, mid-way between Cape Point and Cape Agulhas (the most southerly tip of Africa). The climate is largely influenced by the nearby cold Atlantic Ocean rendering it one of the coolest wine-growing areas in the Cape. The Hemel-en-Aarde valley, home to Bouchard Finlayson, is surrounded and sheltered by a mountain barrier, formed by Galpin Peak (810 metres) and the Tower of Babel (1200 metres), which traps the cloud cover and moisture brought in from the sea by the prevailing wind.
The estate is committed to conservation and sustainable farming, and they strongly believe their BWI membership sets them apart from other winemaking regions in the world. BWI (Biodiversity and Wine Initiative) is a partnership between the South African wine industry and the conservation sector, aimed at protecting the Cape’s rich floral kingdom. To this end, only 19ha of their most precious resource – the land – is under vine in order to preserve the natural indigenous fynbos (a valuable ecosystem).
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