Warwick Estate Professor Black Sauvignon Blanc is a crisp and refreshing white wine that hails from the Stellenbosch region in South Africa. As one of the winery's signature releases, this wine showcases a vibrant bouquet of citrus and tropical fruit aromas, followed by a lively and zesty palate that is full of juicy acidity and layers of complex flavors. The wine is produced using only the finest premium grapes, which are carefully harvested and fermented using traditional winemaking techniques. The result is a beautifully balanced wine that is perfect for pairing with seafood, salads, and light pasta dishes, or simply enjoyed on its own as an aperitif.

Tasting Notes

Striking nose with notes of ripe passionfruit, lime and nettles leap out at first impression. As the wine opens, it shows enticing aromas of peach, pear and green figs. The palate is bright and full of zest with passionfruit, green figs and peach, beautifully textured with bright lingering acidity.

About the Winery

In 1771, the Warwick Estate was established in the great wine region of Stellenbosch in South Africa. However, the estate came to be known internationally for its winemaking potential only during 1964. During this time Stan and Norma Radcliffe purchased the estate and started planting international and Bordeaux-style of vines here, such as, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon.

Over the next years, Norma Radcliffe shot up to prominence in the winemaking scene in South Africa. She was recognised as one of the most talented female winemakers in the Cape Town region. Even today, the estate releases a range of wines in her honour, known as the First Lady Range. Planting of vines was done in 1984 and the grapes are currently grown in two vineyards, such as the following:

Warwick Estate

The vines are planted here at altitudes ranging from 220m to 340m above sea level. They are known for their Oakleaf and Tukulu soil types. The climatic conditions, soil qualities and the natural location of this place make it ideal for growing varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Pinotage and Chardonnay. These vineyards comprise an area of 40 hectares.

Uitkyk Estate

Located on 80 hectares, this wine estate has vines planted at altitudes ranging from 200m to 380m above sea level. With its unique Oakleaf soil quality, this estate is blessed with naturally-rich conditions to favour varietals like Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc and Pinotage.

These vineyards are planted on the Simonsberg Mountain Range slopes, which gives the vines good exposure to cool breezes during spring and summer. Many plots have been identified here with unique soil types, that make it ideal for growing different varietals within the same territory. The vineyards located towards the south and southwestern slopes of the Simonsberg Mountains produce some of South Africa’s best Cabernet Franc grapes.

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