La Petite Ferme Wikus Semillon Sauvignon

La Petite Ferme Wikus Semillon Sauvignon from Franschhoek, South Africa. Blanc A very elegant but firm viognier that stands out with aromas of apricots and floral notes, complemented by a touch of citrus. This wine finds a nice balance between fruitiness and acidity. The grapes for this wine are picked at different stages of ripeness, which makes for a very unique character. The wine matured for three months before bottling and comes from the region east of Stellenbosch. Delicious with grilled vegetables and vegetarian dishes in general. Also highly recommended with asian dishes.

Sémillon, for dry but also sweet Bordeaux wines. The ripe grape is rich in sugar and very sensitive to noble rot (pourriture noble). The world’s most beautiful (sweet) wine, Sauternes, is made from this grape. The character of a young Sémillon wine depends on the region. In cool areas: fresh and fragrant (sauvignon blanc esteem) with a fairly full taste. In warm areas: subdued scent of pebble, full and sometimes cumbersome in taste with a low acidity. Characteristic is the mild bitterness in the taste and aftertaste.

Sauvignon Blanc also called fumé blanc, is the most important white grape of Bordeaux. Fresh, fruity wines are made along the Loire. In Sauternes, the grape is blended with the sémillon. Sauvignon blanc spread to the rest of the world through migrants in the 18th century. In wine regions with a temperate climate, the grape feels at its best. The sauvignon blanc, locally called surin, is one of the oldest grape varieties that were planted in France. Sauvignon Blanc has a characteristic perfume of flowers and gooseberries, is spicy but can be both tart (around the upper reaches of the Loire) and plump and round. The wines usually have a high acidity