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Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2009 Elgin, South Africa
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A classy and aromatic Sauvignon Blanc from South Africa

Elegant and classic cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc that’s dry with pear, lemon and gooseberry fruit flavours. Well-balanced acidity, a long length and mineral notes make this a stylish wine to be enjoyed as an apéritif or with seafood starters.

In the press:

"Tropical fruit aromas, sleek, minerally stonefruit flavours."
Rose Murray Brown, The Scotsman, 27 March 2010 (2009 vintage)

"Clean and lean with pure bright fruit that will appeal to fans of Sancerre. Zesty, refreshing and elegant vino from cool climate Elgin - an up-and-coming South African region to watch, where the vineyards draw deep upon the same flavoursome, fruity qualities of the mineral-rich soil that have also made it home to countles orchards."
Olly Smith, The Mail on Sunday, 7 February 2010 (2009 vintage)

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More information
  • Alcohol by volume: 13.5% vol
  • Award - Decanter magazine: Silver (2008 vintage)
  • Award - IWC medal: Gold (2007 vintage)
  • Bottle size: 75cl
  • Closure type: Screwcap
  • Exclusive to Waitrose: Yes
  • Grape varieties: Sauvignon Blanc
  • Region: South Africa
  • Style: Dry
  • Suitable for vegetarians: Yes
  • The Licensing Act 2003: It is an offence to purchase or attempt to purchase alcoholic liquor if you are under the age of 18
  • Wine colour: White

    • Press quotes
    Among the Cape’s best Sauvignons, this is cool and elegant with notes of citrus and elderflower. (2007 vintage) Tim Atkin, The Observer, 14 September
    Nettley and rather French, this is a Sauvignon Blanc with refinement and a certain cool charm. (2007 vintage) Victorian Moore, The Guardian, 20 September 2008
    Elgin used to be an apple area, but this intense unoaked Sauvignon Blanc is taut and refreshing with stony flavours that wouldn’t look out of place in Sancerre. (2007 vintage) Tim Atkin, Woman & Home, 1 December 2008
    … one of the best, if not the best sub-£10 cape sauvignon blanc out there. It blasted on to my tasting table ages ago, and has been awaiting a high-street listing ever since. Unsurprisingly, Waitrose’s buyers have succumbed to Iona’s intense, herby, zesty, gooseberry and green bean-charged charms, and at this price it’s a steal. (2007 vintage) Jane MacQuitty, The Times, 6 December 2008

    Waitrose customer reviews
    Well done Waitrose for stocking this excellent Sauvignon Blanc from Iona. My wife and I first had this wine at a restaurant in Hermanus in the Cape. The wine shows a balanced acidity with grapefruit and gooseberry flavours with just a dash of lime leaf. It has a long finish which is bone dry on the palate. Keep up the good work Andrew Gunn of Iona, you have a convert. TP, Stratford-upon-Avon

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