2024 Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc

In the beautiful Constantia area, Owner Lars Maack and winemaker Brad Paton actually only produce wines in the top segment: fresh and full wines. The slowly ripening climatic conditions with cold nights and modest daytime temperatures translate into fresh, crisp and full wines.

The Buitenverwachting Sauvignon blanc is a line from their top series. The Sauvignon blanc is 100% matured on stainless steel, but then Sur Lie and at a cold/cool temperature so that the wine can mature and age quietly and this ensures that this wine can become even more beautiful with some aging in the bottle (6 years is no problem). In the glass, the Buitenverwachting Sauvignon blanc has a pale lemon yellow color. This is a very beautiful Sauvignon blanc with an enormous complexity and aromas of gooseberries, green pepper, green figs and grassy tones. The beautiful acidity gives a wonderfully fresh and dry character. Long persistent aftertaste.

The Great Hamersma: 9-
Not entirely unexpected: a bright green version. It is a style that several winemakers in South Africa adhere to. Gives their white a different kick than their peers from the Loire or those always boisterous types from New Zealand. Thus: green apple, green as grass, green herbs, green tomatoes, green (but ripe) peppers, not too ripe gooseberries and yuzu acids crackle and taste.

FACT: The wine is in our conditioned Wine Warehouse and if you come to pick up the wine you will often also receive a nice discount . You will see your discount immediately when you choose 'Pick up' on the checkout page. We are located in Dordrecht almost next to the A16 with plenty of parking. Click here for our address.

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1. Goat cheese salad with apple and walnuts

The creamy, slightly salty goat's cheese contrasts beautifully with the freshness of the wine, while the apple and walnuts provide a playful sweet-nutty balance.

2. Sushi with cucumber and salmon

The salty and soft flavors of sushi are given extra clarity by the citrus and minerality in the wine. Cucumber and wasabi remain nicely balanced.

3. Pasta with lemon cream sauce and peas

The fresh acidity of the wine keeps the creaminess light and lively. The peas enhance the green, spicy character of the Sauvignon Blanc.

4. Thai green curry with tofu and fresh basil

A combination of spiciness and freshness. The wine refreshes with the heat of the curry and goes well with the aromas of fresh herbs.

5. Roasted scallops with dashi and lime leaf oil

Soft, salty flavours with a hint of citrus create an elegant harmony with the wine. The umami of the dashi makes the pairing extra layered.

6. Burrata with white peach, tarragon and crispy pancetta

The creamy burrata is enlivened by the juicy fruit and aromatic herbs. The salty pancetta provides tension and contrast, without being overpowering.