Ghost CornerThe Bowline Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2019

Product code: 11489
£23.20 inc VAT
Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Elim
Type
Winery
Winery: Ghost Corner
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml
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Country
Country: South Africa
Region
Region: Western Cape
Sub-Region
Sub-Region: Elim
Type
Winery
Winery: Ghost Corner
Alcohol
Alcohol: 13.5%
Volume
Volume: 750 ml

Product Notes

Ghost Corner The Bowline Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a refreshing white wine made in Walker Bay, South Africa. The blend of two grape varieties, Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon, produces a wine that is crisp, zesty, and bursting with citrus and tropical fruit flavors like lemon, lime, and passionfruit. The nose is floral and fresh, with hints of green apples and herbs. On the palate, it boasts a lively acidity that makes it a perfect match for seafood dishes, salads, or light pasta. This wine is aged in French oak barrels for a bit of complexity and smoothness, which balances its vibrant soul. Ghost Corner The Bowline Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is the epitome of quintessential South African white wines, showcasing the region's unique terroir and winemaking techniques.

Tasting Notes

Sailors call the bowline the ‘king of knots’- a knot that symbolises union, completion and eternal devotion. This blend ‘ties the knot’ between Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. Ripe asparagus notes from the Sauvignon Blanc complements the green fig elements from the Semillon. A complex wine with well-balanced oak and a refreshing, smooth finish.

About the Winery

Ghost Corner

At the southernmost African tip lies the ghost corner wines. Over the years, over 130 ships have been destroyed by the treacherous waters. The issue with this area is the fact that compasses don’t show any deviation between the true and magnetic north. This makes navigating the area impossible, especially on stormy dark nights. 

From the dramatic coastline lie Elim ward, where David has vineyards taking advantage of the great growing conditions. In this area. There is extreme climate as well as cooling, south-easterly breezes. The lime-rich soils combined with gravel and slate deposit has led to the establishment and rise of ghost corner wines. These are the bowline, pinot noir, wild ferment Sauvignon Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and Semillon. This is a wine range that evokes past mysteries with a lingering taste. 

The ghost corner brand was created by David Nieuwoudt in 2007. He only started with two wines. These were Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon. David added three new ones in 2012. These are:

- The bowline, which is sauvignon Blanc blended with Semillon

- Ghost corner pinot noir

- Wild ferment Sauvignon Blanc which is a sauvignon Blanc created by fermenting naturally in some older barrels. 

David has made it his tradition to select some grapes from Elim ward vineyards near cape Agulhas on the tip of Africa. In this area, David has been able to craft some of the most unique wines from a terroir that is rather extreme at the tip of Africa. 

Ghost corner wines have received recognition all over the world. The company has participated in many challenges, and even though they don’t have wine-tasting facilities, the company still stands out as one of the best. To prove this, it has scooped awards since its inception. The company stands as one of the greatest wine producers in South Africa and beyond, owing it to its location and great leadership. 


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