Mulderbosch

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Here is a wine that reminds us there is more to South Africa than Pinotage and Chenin Blanc. From the initial aromatics, it signals kinship with Sancerre-style Sauvignon. And that style is maintained in the flavors, texture, and finish. Combining fruit from 4 parcels, veteran winemaker Henry Kotze hit the bull’s eye in only his second vintage with Mulderbosch. A third of the wine is sur-lies aged in neutral French oak for 6 months which adds a lovely texture and subtle note to the wine. Its aromas combine melon, green apple, and a chalky minerality, and the flavors are bright, full of melons and dried herbs presented in a smooth, balanced package. Unmistakably Sauvignon in character, but with a solid core of fruit to balance the fresh acidity. A classy wine offered at a great price.