2023 Biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc, Reyneke

Bright, pure, and beautifully poised, this biodynamic Sauvignon Blanc from Reyneke is a masterclass in energy and precision. Pale straw with a silver-green edge, it opens with lifted aromas of lime zest, gooseberry, and fresh-cut herbs, brushed with wild Cape florals and a saline breeze. On the palate, it’s taut and linear, the fruit gliding over fine mineral tension, with flavours of kiwi, citrus and elderflower unfurling into a crystalline, mouth-watering finish. There’s depth beneath the freshness, a quiet confidence that speaks of its place.

For when: you want clarity in a glass.
Pairs with: oysters, grilled lemon chicken or a zippy goat’s cheese salad.

From the granitic slopes of the Polkadraai Hills, Reyneke’s biodynamic vineyards thrive in perfect ecological balance. Winemaker Rudiger Gretschel works with spontaneous fermentations, native yeasts and minimal intervention to allow the vineyard’s character to shine. The 2023 vintage reflects a year of near-perfect growing conditions, long, even ripening and cool nights, resulting in fruit of exceptional purity and balance. This is Sauvignon Blanc with soul: grounded in place, crafted with care, and effortlessly alive.