2023 Kruger Family Wines The Forgotten Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc

This 'forgotten vineyard' wine with sauvignon grapes comes from the cooler slopes of the coastal region of the Western Cape. The soil consists of weathered granite. In contrast to many South African Sauvignon Blancs, this is a fresh style wine with a clear Sauvignon expression, where it was aged 'sur lie' for a few months for more filling and structure. The Forgotten Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc has a slightly tropical character and something of boxwood, is very lively, with an attractive saltiness.

Johan Kruger, winemaker of Kruger Family Wines, became Young South African Winemaker of the Year in 2005 and received 5 stars from top critic John Platter. Johan's passion is chardonnay but has also proven his talent over the years in many other varieties and certainly also around Pinot Noirs. Johan Kruger grew up on a family farm called Sterhuis in Stellenbosch (South Africa) and learned the art of winemaking from Jordan Wines Stellenbosch and abroad in the US and Burgundy - hence the fine passion for vineyard-specific terroir-driven wines.