Grapes originate from a single vineyard in the Walker Bay area that lies against a south-western facing slope about ten kilometers form the Atlantic Ocean. Conditions are challenging with medium potential soils, the absence of fertilizers, strong winds and in this instance a second dry year. These conditions do however ensure good flavour concentration and a wine with depth and complexity. While not made in a full-ripe style, this Sauvignon Blanc offers intense gooseberry, passion fruit and ripe apple flavours as well as subtle dry grass. The palate has a juicy, well-rounded entry and ends with a fresh minerality. The 2012 La Motte Pierneef Sauvignon Blanc is ideal for the warm summer months ahead, but its lovely complexity offers good ageing potential and makes it a great and versatile companion to food – from salads to seafood. As part of the ultra-premium Pierneef range which is a tribute to South African artist Jacob Hendrik Pierneef (1886 – 1957), famous for his mastership in portraying the unadorned beauty of the South African landscape and its architecture, each new release in the range reflects a different piece of Pierneef art on its label. This award winning wine's 2012 vintage is available at the cellar door for R100 per bottle. For more information on La Motte, please visit their website | or call: +27.218768000 or | follow La Motte on Twitter