Longridge Winery - Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc

Longridge WineryDriefontein Sauvignon Blanc

4.1
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(Average of the reviews for all vintages combined and from several consumer review sources)
Tasters consider this wine to be one of the best in the region.
The Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc of Longridge Winery is a white wine from the region of Stellenbosch of Western Cape.
In the mouth this white wine is a with a nice freshness.
This wine generally goes well with vegetarian, shellfish or goat cheese.

Taste structure of the Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc from the Longridge Winery

Light
Bold
Dry
Sweet
Soft
Acidic

In the mouth the Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc of Longridge Winery in the region of Western Cape is a with a nice freshness.

Wine flavors and olphactive analysis

On the nose the Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc of Longridge Winery in the region of Western Cape often reveals types of flavors of non oak, earth or microbio and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, oak or tree fruit.

Details and technical informations about Longridge Winery's Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc.

Grape varieties
Region/Great wine region
Great wine region
Style of wine
Alcohol
13.5°
Allergens
Contains sulfites

Discover the grape variety: Touriga nacional

Most certainly Portuguese, not to be confused with the Touriga Franca also of the same origin. In Portugal, where it is widely cultivated, it is used to produce, among other things, the famous red Porto. It is also found in Uzbekistan, Australia, South Africa, Cyprus, Spain, etc... very little known in France, although it is listed in the Official Catalogue of A1 vines.

Last vintages of this wine

Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc - 2018
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 4.311110
Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc - 2017
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 4.211110
Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc - 2016
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 4.111110
Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc - 2015
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 3.911110
Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc - 2014
In the top 100 of of Stellenbosch wines
Average rating: 4.111110

The best vintages of Driefontein Sauvignon Blanc from Longridge Winery are 2018, 2017, 2016, 2014 and 2015.

Informations about the Longridge Winery

The winery offers 39 different wines.
Its wines get an average rating of 3.9.
It is in the top 3 of the best estates in the region
It is located in Stellenbosch in the region of Western Cape

The Longridge Winery is one of of the world's greatest estates. It offers 41 wines for sale in the of Stellenbosch to come and discover on site or to buy online.

Top wine Western Cape
In the top 450 of of South Africa wines
In the top 200 of of Stellenbosch wines
In the top 3000 of white wines
In the top 20000 wines of the world

The wine region of Stellenbosch

The wine region of Stellenbosch is located in the region of Coastal Region of Western Cape of South Africa. We currently count 582 estates and châteaux in the of Stellenbosch, producing 3443 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Stellenbosch go well with generally quite well with dishes .


The wine region of Western Cape

The Western Cape is home to the vast majority of the South African wine industry, and the country's two most famous wine regions, Stellenbosch and Paarl. The city of Cape Town serves as the epicenter of the Cape Winelands, a mountainous, biologically diverse area in the south-western corner of the African continent. A wide variety of wines are produced here. Wines from the Shiraz and Pinotage">Pinotage grape varieties can be fresh and juicy or Full-bodied and gutsy.

News related to this wine

Geographical denomination: The first step towards the notion of terroir – Focus Bourgogne

We created this photomontage, to show you the landscapes and the different characteristics of the 14 geographical denominations of the Bourgogne appellation: Wine colors, grape varieties, soil specificities, surface area and production. You’ll become an expert on the Bourgogne appellation! Our social media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BourgogneWines​ Twitter: https://twitter.com/BourgogneWines/​​ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vinsdebourgogne/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/comp ...

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The Rully appellation investigated through its geology and geography

The Bourgogne Wine Board (BIVB) invites you to enjoy this video in which Jean-Pierre Renard, Expert Instructor at the Ecole des Vins de Bourgogne, explains the topographical and geological characteristics of the Rully appellation. Here the vineyard is planted on different hills which have very different gelogicial characteristics. It partly explains the great diversity in the expression of the Rully wines. This video is taken from the “Rendez-vous avec les vins de Bourgogne” program (February 20 ...

The word of the wine: Dense

Rich and concentrated wine with tight tannins and a consistent body.

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