Glowing pale straw with hints of green, this 2022 Sauvignon Blanc opens with vibrant aromas of fresh lime juice, zest of lemon and crisp green apple, faintly ghosted by Cape gooseberry. The palate continues the citrus wave but with depth, the succulent lime and lemon flavours are layered over subtle litchi pith intrigue, wrapped in a textured finish and lifted by brisk, integrated acidity. A white that feels both refreshing and refined, organic, intentional and effortlessly good.

For when: You’re craving green and clean, but with character.
Pairs with: Lemon-scented grilled prawns, goat’s cheese tartlet or fresh asparagus with hollandaise.
If this wine were: A sun-lit morning in the Cape, cool breeze, no rush.

Producer note: From the biodynamic slopes of Polkadraai Hills in Stellenbosch, Reyneke stands out for its land-first philosophy: organic, vegan-friendly vines, practised with the spirit of minimal intervention. Their 2022 Sauvignon Blanc is 100% varietal, spontaneously fermented, then aged six months on lees in stainless steel and older French oak, showing why ethical farming can deliver serious flavour.