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In Reply to: Sauvignon Blank posted by Frihed89 on June 25, 2005 at 12:20:23:
The Bordeaux region is not a Sauvignon blanc area.
For that you will have to go North to the Loire valley.
When you come to South Africa the Sauvignon blanc you must try are
Steenberg
Jason's hill
Thelema
Klein Constantia
Neil Ellis "Groenkloof"
Buitenverwachting
These are very good but different in style to each others.
Steenberg reserve is my fav but pricey at around 12 US$
Jason Hills best value at around 4.5 US $Cathedral cellars is made by KWV which is a huge co-op and although the std is good they are not the best.
Cheers
Serge
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Bordeaux is a sauvignon blanc region -- isn't SB the predominant white grape of Bordeaux whites?
I will try these when i go back down in September. When i am there i work in Paarl and Wellington, so KVW is easy to reach during lunch hour. I've tried so many, i don't even know them all. We only get junk imported to Denmark.
In Bordeaux, SB is usually blended with Semillon, and sometimes aged in oak for a short time....makes a slightly richer, softer wine than the Loire valley style.
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