Iona Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Sophie te’Blanche Sauvignon Blanc is a fresh, dry white wine with subtle tropical fruits, gooseberry and lime aromas. It has refreshing, smooth flavours of green apples and a good texture with a hint of minerality, from its three months on its lees. Sophie te’Blanche is the nickname given by the local workers, who can’t pronounce Sauvignon Blanc; the grapes are grown by growers in Elgin and the Cape South Coast, so hence Sophie te’Blanche … Read More
Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Iona Sauvignon Blanc has an aromatic nose with fine mineral notes with gooseberry and grapefruit aromas. The palate is so well balanced and elegant, with classic Sauvignon Blanc flavours of grapefruit and light gooseberry fruit mingled with tropical fruit and a long, smooth finish. It is a beautifully pure, textured Sauvignon and the tiny addition of barrel-fermented Semillon just gives a smoothness, and added complexity, whilst retaining the wine’s fresh, enigmatic appeal. Andrew and … Read More
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir 2017/19
Iona Mr P Pinot Noir has an abundance of dark cherry, strawberry and redcurrant aromas, which lead into fresh, vibrant and juicy cherry flavours with spicy undertones. The palate is pure with good structure, length and a lovely texture. The striking label describes Mr P as a “Pinot for the people” because it is such a stylish wine showing all the characteristics of classic, Pinot Noir at an affordable price. Iona Mr P Pinot … Read More
Iona Elgin Highlands Pinot Noir 2017
Iona Pinot Noir has a beautiful ruby colour. Its aromas immediately remind you of a fine Burgundy, with refined aromas of succulent black cherries and fresh strawberries coupled with hints of forest floor and orange peel. What is striking about Iona Pinot Noir are its sublime flavours of strawberry and red cherry fruit and its poised, silky texture. it is beguiling and full of flavour but also delicate at the same time with a … Read More
Iona Elgin Highlands Chardonnay 2019
Iona Chardonnay has immediate appeal of a sophisticated, light Burgundian Chardonnay at a great price offer. It has aromas of white peach, minerals and hints of almonds, hazelnuts and limes. The flavours are complex and layered, with touches of almond and biscuit brioche which combine with a wonderful purity of fruit and terrific length. This is a beautifully poised Chardonnay with perfect integration of oak and acidity. The flavours are intense, vibrant and subtle … Read More
Wondrous Whites Case Offer
Spain is now producing some amazing white wines and so is South Africa! This case is a great introduction to some quality wines from Rioja and central Spain together with three whites from South Africa – an award winning Sauvignon Blanc from cool climate Elgin, a fresh Chenin Blanc from Walker Bay and a terrific blend of Chenin Blanc, Roussanne and Grenache Blanc from the Western Capel This case comes complete with Tasting Notes. … Read More