Wine Region: Cape Point

(2012) Nicely developed toast here, very classical. Juicy lemon freshness and vitality on the palate. terrific.

(2010) Nice lime peel note, a touch of sherbet, not overtly herbaceous. The palate has a clear, juicy acidity with ripe but crisp gooseberry fruit and lemony acidity.

(2010) All Cape Point fruit. Some herbaceous, but gently asparagus notes, more passionfruit and very ripe pear notes. The palate has lovely succulence with a juicy, lemony acidity. That grassy punch pushes through, keeping this lean and focused without being strident.

(2010) Barrel fermented in 600 litre French oak, this is a single vineyard Sauvignon Blanc blend with a 18% Semillon. Very gently waxy and toasty, little seed notes. Lovely Sauvignon character. There are tiny floral nuances and lots of green herb nuances. The palate has lovely waxy lime leaf and lemon fruit, with constrained, restrained concentration.

(2010) Big, bold, burnished orange notes are dramatic, with the waxy lemon fruitiness beneath and a smoky, almost mineral touch to Sauvignon's more punchy herbaceousness. The palate hints at greater ripeness than the 2008, with lovely acids keeping it subtle and composed. A lovely style for the future.

(2002) From way, way down in Cape Point this is an extreme but excellent example of Sauvignon at its most pugnacious. It has a massive, pungent, herbal quality on the nose, loaded with green tomato, asparagus and string bean aromas. The palate is full and much more orthodox, with passionfruit flavours and juicy, lip-smacking acidity. Not for the faint-hearted, but very impressive.

(2002) From way, way down in Cape Point this is an extreme but excellent example of Sauvignon at its most pugnacious. It has a massive, pungent, herbal quality on the nose, loaded with green tomato, asparagus and string bean aromas. The palate is full and much more orthodox, with passionfruit flavours and juicy, lip-smacking acidity. Not for the faint-hearted, but very impressive.