Sauvignon blanc 2025

SOUTHERN RIGHT

Sauvignon blanc
2025

Country
South Africa
Regulated designation
Wine of origin (WO)
Region
Western Cape
Subregion
Walker Bay
Varietal(s)
Sauvignon Blanc 100 %
Alcohol percentage
13.5%
Colour
White
Sugar
Dry
Producer's website

About this winery

Southern Right is a small Pinotage and Sauvignon Blanc specialist located on a strikingly beautiful 448 ha property in the cool, maritime, Hemel-en-Aarde Valley appellation, just behind the old fishing village of Hermanus. Founded by Anthony Hamilton Russell in 1994, Southern Right's aim was to produce a serious, age-worthy Pinotage (South Africa’s unique red grape variety) combining a distinct South African fruit and flavour expression with classic styling and refinement. It is Anthony's...

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Press reviews

Vinous

- 91 points -

Neal Martin, November 2019 (Vintage 2019)

The 2019 Southern Right Sauvignon Blanc underwent a small natural ferment in barrel. It has quite a punchy nose, the nettle, gooseberry and Granny Smith apple aromas storming from the glass. The palate is fresh and lively on the entry. As usual, this is a somewhat uncompromising Sauvignon Blanc with pungent bell pepper and light asparagus notes, good weight and a tangy, marmalade-tinged finish whose residual salinity beckons you back for more. Excellent.

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Vinous

- 90 points -

Neal Martin, (Vintage 2020)

The 2020 Sauvignon Blanc has a refined bouquet of lime and orange pith, Granny Smith apples and crushed stone. The well-balanced palate is fresh and saline on the entry, with delicate touches of lemon and lime toward the finish. Lovely.

 

 

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Wine Spectator

- 90 points -

(Vintage 2020)

A stony white, sleek and well-knit, with hints of fresh tarragon and grapefruit zest accenting the delicate melon, fig and peach fruit. Drink now through 2024.

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