The latest wine release from Chamonix Wine Estate, its Sauvignon Blanc 2020, combines the variety’s characteristic brisk, green freshness with a summery tropical length and complex mouthfeel. In his first vintage as head-winemaker at this premier Franschhoek wine estate, Neil Bruwer says the aim with the Chamonix Sauvignon Blanc was to maximise the varietal expression in terms of depth of flavour. “We don’t have a lot of Sauvignon Blanc grapes to work with, only four hectares presenting low yields, so my objective is to make every bunch of fruit harvested count by bringing its full potential to the fore,” says Bruwer.
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