Iona Sauvignon Blanc
A vibrant white wine with pure lime, gooseberry, and tropical notes, perfect with seafood
Iona Elgin Highlands Sauvignon Blanc from Elgin, South Africa, is a vibrant and elegant dry white wine. Crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and a touch of Sémillon, with a small portion naturally fermented in French oak, it offers beautiful purity of limes, ripe gooseberry, tropical, floral, and herbal notes, alongside ruby grapefruit and white pear drop. This cool-climate wine is mineral, balanced, and delicate, leading to a long, complex finish. It pairs wonderfully with fresh asparagus, chicken, and seafood dishes. This wine is also suitable for vegans and vegetarians.
75.0CL , 13.0% ABV , Vintage: 2025
Vinification
The focus of the winemaking process is on elegance, balance, and expressing the unique terroir of the Elgin Highlands. Grapes were hand-picked into crates during the early morning hours to maintain their cool temperature. Each of the nine vineyard blocks was harvested and vinified separately. Following gentle pressing, the must was settled at a controlled temperature of 6-8°C. Fermentation took place at 14-16°C using a range of commercial yeast strains chosen specifically for their affinity with Sauvignon Blanc. The wine remained on the gross lees for five months, with regular stirring to enhance mid-palate richness. The Sémillon portion was naturally fermented in second- and third-fill 500L French oak barrels, contributing weight and complexity to the palate. Additionally, select Sauvignon Blanc vineyard parcels were naturally fermented in 500L French oak barrels, with the barrel-fermented component comprising only a very small (4%) of the final blend.
Flavour profile
This cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc offers beautiful purity of limes and ripe gooseberry, complemented by vibrant tropical, floral, and herbal notes, with hints of ruby grapefruit and white pear drop. It is a mineral, elegant, balanced, and delicate wine, leading to a long, layered, and complex finish.
Serving recommendation
Serve chilled at 10-12°C to best enjoy its vibrant character.