Winery IonaSauvignon Blanc
White wine
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.
The Sauvignon Blanc of the Winery Iona is in the top 10 of wines of Elgin.
Taste structure of the Sauvignon Blanc from the Winery Iona
Light | Bold | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
In the mouth the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Iona in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.
Wine flavors and olphactive analysis
On the nose the Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Iona in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of pineapple, cream or grapefruit and sometimes also flavors of tropical, citrus or apples.
Food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
Pairings that work perfectly with Sauvignon Blanc
Original food and wine pairings with Sauvignon Blanc
The Sauvignon Blanc of Winery Iona matches generally quite well with dishes of shellfish, vegetarian or goat cheese such as recipes of yakisoba (fried noodles), quiche without eggs or tomato-zucchini-goat sunshine tart.
Details and technical informations about Winery Iona's Sauvignon Blanc.
Discover the grape variety: Irsay Oliver
Aromatic and fruity dry and semi-dry whites, pale golden colour, supple mouth with preserved acidity, with intense muscat signature aromas (rose, white flowers), peach, citrus and exotic notes. For early drinking. Early-ripening. Grown in Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic for immediately enjoyable aromatic whites. Hungarian white grape (Irsai Olivér), bred in 1930 (Pozsonyi Fehér x Pearl of Csaba).
Last vintages of this wine
The best vintages of Sauvignon Blanc from Winery Iona are 2007, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Informations about the Winery Iona
The Winery Iona is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 23 wines for sale in the of Elgin to come and discover on site or to buy online.
The wine region of Elgin
South Africa's coolest region on the Hottentots Holland heights (1 hr from Cape Town): Sauvignon Blanc signature as king white — racy and mineral with chiselled notes of citrus, green apple, passion fruit, herbs and a flint touch, signature lively acidity. Elegant tense Pinot Noir as king red (cherry, raspberry, earth, spices) and fresh Chardonnay as complement. WO Cape South Coast, 250-400 m altitude, ocean mists, varied soils (sandstone, granite, shale).
The wine region of Western Cape
Cradle of South African wine. Signature Chenin Blanc (Steen, 20%) in ample, fresh whites with notes of quince, yellow apple, honey and acacia flower, from crisp dry to sweet. Sharp, iodised Sauvignon Blanc (Walker Bay, Constantia), balanced Chardonnay. Reds: emblematic Pinotage with roasted aromas (coffee, plum, smoke), firm Cabernet Sauvignon, spicy Syrah.
The word of the wine: Maderised
Term used to designate oxidized wines in reference to Madeira wines.
