Iona Monopole Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc 1 x 750ml
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Experience the vibrant elegance of Iona Monopole's 2024 Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc, a cool-climate wine that showcases beautiful purity of limes and ripe gooseberry with tropical, floral, and fine herbal notes. This meticulously crafted wine offers a complex, layered finish with ruby grapefruit and white pear drop nuances, balanced by bright acidity and mineral character that reflects the unique terroir of South Africa's Elgin Highlands.
add_circle The Upside
- check Exceptional flavor complexity with multiple tasting notes and layered finish
- check High-quality production methods including hand-picking and careful fermentation
- check Reflects unique terroir characteristics of the Elgin Highlands region
remove_circle The Downside
- close Higher price point typical of premium cool-climate wines
- close Limited availability due to specific vintage and production methods
- close May be too acidic or mineral-forward for some palates preferring fruitier wines
Specifications & features
Key features
- check_circle 2024 vintage from Elgin Highlands, one of South Africa's coolest vineyard sites
- check_circle Complex flavor profile with limes, gooseberry, tropical notes, and mineral finish
- check_circle 8% Sémillon component fermented in French oak barrels for added complexity
- check_circle Hand-picked grapes with separate vinification of 9 vineyard blocks
- check_circle Cool climate characteristics creating vibrant, elegant, and balanced wine
Specifications
Aging
5 months on gross lees
Alcohol Content
13.3%
Grape Variety
Sauvignon Blanc (92%), Sémillon (8%)
Oak Treatment
Partial fermentation in French oak barrels
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