Grown in the high-altitude hills of Elgin, one of South Africa’s coolest and most distinctive wine regions, this Sauvignon Blanc is a masterclass in elegance and restraint. Unlike the tropical intensity you might find in warmer regions, Elgin’s crisp nights and slow-ripening climate allow for wines with vibrant acidity, refined aromatics, and real finesse. Paul Cluver’s version is beautifully limey and lifted, with notes of gooseberry, white grapefruit, and a flinty, mineral edge that gives it real tension. There’s a quiet herbal streak too – think fresh-cut lemongrass rather than a cut lawn. It’s a Sauvignon Blanc with backbone and balance – the kind that works beautifully with food and never overwhelms the palate.