Some Sauvignon Blancs whisper; this one sings. Warwick Estate's Professor Black comes from two parcels planted high on the slopes of the Simonsberg, where cool mountain air and granitic soils give the grapes time to develop aromatic complexity without losing their nerve. The result is a Sauvignon with real personality, lifted, layered, and unmistakably Stellenbosch.
Expect a bouquet of elderflower, fresh nettles, and crushed lime leaf, followed by a palate that bursts open with ripe passionfruit, white peach, and a chalky, mineral finish that runs long. Multiple pickings across the harvest, an early-morning crush, and a short period of skin contact in stainless steel give the wine its textural depth, there's grip here, not just zip. It's a thinking-drinker's Sauvignon, the kind that rewards a proper glass and a quiet moment.
Pour it well-chilled alongside grilled prawns, a goat's cheese salad, or a simple bowl of linguine with lemon and herbs. It's also brilliant on its own as a summer aperitif on the patio, or as a thoughtful gift for the Sauvignon fan who's tired of the same old Marlborough. Delivered to your door anywhere in the UK, usually within a few working days.
The story behind the label, a Stellenbosch professor who used Warwick's land to experiment with peach trees, only adds to the charm. The peaches are gone; the wine remains.
