Details

  • Type: White
  • Country: South Africa
  • Region: Western Cape
  • Vintage: 2017/2018
  • Producer: Fish Hoek
  • Primary grape: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • Code: 26583
  • Screwcap Screwcap
  • Sulphites Sulphites
  • Milk Milk

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Expression

Zesty, herbaceous or aromatic whites

Calamari
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  • High-acid cheeses such as goats’ or sheeps’ cheese e.g. crottin de Chavignol, pecorino. Lightly smoked cheese
  • Calamari, cerviche. Delicate white fish e.g. sole. Fried with chips, kedgeree, mackerel, shellfish, smoked trout
  • Anise, bay leaf, caraway, chervil, coriander, dill, ginger, lemongrass, mint, oregano, parsley, tarragon
  • Steamed, braised chicken, pork, veal
  • Light creamy herb, fishbased sauces, olive oil or light cream e.g. clam sauce. Apple with less-dry wines, tartare sauce
  • Good with Thai dishes (less sweet) and moderately spiced fish and shellfish dishes e.g. fish or chicken tagine, harissa
  • Asparagus, avocado, goat’s cheese, smoked-fish salads. Olives, peas, spinach, vegetarian quiches

About the Wine

This terrific white Wine created by Fish Hoek is produced in the Western Cape. Available in 75cl bottles, imported by Accolade Wines. Fish Hoek Fairtrade Sauvignon Blanc, Western Cape is a delighful wine, made from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This screwcap wine is now available to order via MC Live. Deliciously zesty and zippy, makes fish and seafood dishes shine.

Sauvignon Blanc

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Sauvignon has boomed in recent years. Its crisp acidity makes it a popular choice as an aperitif or with food. It's an aromatic variety, enjoyed when young, and mostly un-oaked. Produced in a variety of methods in the Old and New World resulting in a light and minerally style to more tropical flavours.

Flavours:

  • Gooseberry Gooseberry
  • Green Peppercorn Green Peppercorn
  • Honeydew Melon Honeydew Melon
  • Lime Lime
  • Passion Fruit Passion Fruit

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