CWG Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate Vloekskoot Sauvignon Blanc – Wooded 2023

CWG Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate Vloekskoot Sauvignon Blanc

Vloekskoot Sauvignon Blanc Wooded 2023 from Bartho Eksteen Wine Estate is a white wine from the Cape South Coast in South Africa, made exclusively from Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This wine is renowned for its excellent quality and has achieved great recognition in the wine world.

Tasting Notes: The wine offers a harmonious blend of soft oak and intense Sauvignon Blanc flavors that are both focused and fresh. It is more lively than wines from Pessac-Léognan and promises many years of enjoyment. Reviewers have highlighted its excellent balance and pleasant character.

Ageing potential: Although the wine is extremely appealing now, it is recommended to store some bottles for a few years for even greater enjoyment. It is expected to develop positively for up to 10 years after harvest.

Production: A total of 55 cases of this vintage were produced, of which 40 were auctioned. The wine has achieved status as the highest priced and most acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc in the Cape Winemakers Guild's auction history, and regularly receives 5-star ratings from Platter's Wine Guide and 95+ points from Tim Atkin MW.

Bartho Eksteen is recognized as one of the world's leading Sauvignon Blanc winemakers, and this wine is an excellent example of his expertise. It offers a unique combination of freshness, complexity and aging potential, making it a remarkable representative of South African Sauvignon Blanc.