Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2015 Ioannina The palate is full-bodied

The palate is full-bodied

with truly pronounced rural and sincere features

very fine tannins and a juicy finish

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Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc, Coastal Region, South Africa 2015 Ioannina The palate is full-bodiedFrom dry, bush farmed vines and with no wood contact, the 2015 Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc was picked a little ripe to reduce any pyrazine elements. It still has fresh gooseberry and nettle scents, with just a touch of asparagus in the background. The palate is fresh and crisp on the entry. This is nicely balanced, vivacious and citrus fresh with a taut, almost steely finish that begs another sip. This is a well crafted Sauvignon Blanc. Robert