Tokara Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2020 Bottle size: 750ml
South Africa, Elgin
R170
This 2020 Sauvignon Blanc was the overall winner in the 2021 Concours Mondial du Sauvignon Competition. It received a gold medal and the trophy for the 'Best Sauvignon of the Competition'.
'Thrilling, vital 2020 from best Elgin cool-climate grapes. Zingy lime, flint & granadilla concentration with elderflower finish. Pure & focused, 4% oak-fermented & on lees 5 months for body. A keeper.' – Platter's Guide, 5* (95/100)
'4% fermented in older 400-litre barrels. Very expressive on the nose with top notes of flowers and even a slight grassiness before pear, peach, lime and some granadilla. Pure fruit, racy acidity and a pithy finish. Not too lean, this has a nicely creamy mid-palate thanks to five months on the lees.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
'The bright and fragrant nose shows a combination of white blossoms, blackcurrant, nectarine and passionfruit, following on to a zippy, green apple, lime and saline-etched palate. It is entering its drinking window now but will evolve beautifully over the next decade, becoming deeper fruited while keeping its bright, salty, lime-like edge. This is a great food wine.' – James Pietersen (Mar 2021)
'The wine displays a stunning light straw colour with a brilliant green edge. The nose opens with aromas of Passion Fruit and lime juice subtly interplayed with Lemongrass and Elderflower. There is an amazing freshness as the wine enters the palate, with zesty green apple flavours leading to a creamy mid-palate and a lingering saline finish.' – Winemaker
'4% fermented in older 400-litre barrels. Very expressive on the nose with top notes of flowers and even a slight grassiness before pear, peach, lime and some granadilla. Pure fruit, racy acidity and a pithy finish. Not too lean, this has a nicely creamy mid-palate thanks to five months on the lees.' – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 93/100
'The bright and fragrant nose shows a combination of white blossoms, blackcurrant, nectarine and passionfruit, following on to a zippy, green apple, lime and saline-etched palate. It is entering its drinking window now but will evolve beautifully over the next decade, becoming deeper fruited while keeping its bright, salty, lime-like edge. This is a great food wine.' – James Pietersen (Mar 2021)
'The wine displays a stunning light straw colour with a brilliant green edge. The nose opens with aromas of Passion Fruit and lime juice subtly interplayed with Lemongrass and Elderflower. There is an amazing freshness as the wine enters the palate, with zesty green apple flavours leading to a creamy mid-palate and a lingering saline finish.' – Winemaker
Condition | New |
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Alcohol | 13.3% |
Body | Light-bodied |
Blend information | 100% Sauvignon Blanc |
Drink to | Drink or cellar |
Variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
Rating | PG 95 |
Technical analysis | RS: 1.9 g/L | TA: 6.1 g/L | PH: 3.33 |
Producer information | Tokara has been consistently recognised as one of South Africa’s top wineries. It is situated on the southern slopes of the Simonsberg mountain in the Cape Winelands with views over False Bay to Table Mountain. In addition to its vineyards, Tokara also has olive groves and produces and sells olive oil. |
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COLLECTION (Cape Town only):
Orders are available for free collection at our Cape Town office only. You will be notified as soon as your order is ready for collection.
CELLARING:
Wine Cellar offers professional wine storage at our premises in Cape Town. If you are not an existing cellaring client, please view our rates and set up an account by visiting our cellaring page.
JOHANNESBURG ONR:
For this special overnight road service, orders must be placed before 13h00 SAST. The order will be delivered by the close of business the following working day.
INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING:
We use a third party courier for international shipping. Please contact info@winecellar.co.za for the rates and delivery options.
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