Wine Tasting – Indwe Sauvignon Blanc

Name: Indwe Sauvignon Blanc 2012

Variety: 100% Sauvignon Blanc

Region: Western Cape, Elim, South Africa

Country: South Africa

Year:  2012

Price: $7.95

Winery Review: Grapes are meticulously sourced from our grape producers along the costal region of the Western Cape ensuring complexity and freshness in the wine. Indwe Sauvignon Blanc is full of layers, balance and persistence. The Wine is imbued with tropical and citrus notes, with hints of melon and gooseberry flavors.

My Review: This clear, almost colorless wine had a very citrusy, herbal nose. Hints of orange and cat-urine made the aroma pucker-y and tart. On the palate, this wine had a very tart and herbal quality. I got hints of crisp citrus fruits and some rosemary and mint to mellow the flavor. The wine didn’t linger on the finish, but the tartness mellowed out and tasted a bit like vanilla yogurt.

With food?: I tried this wine without food.