A fresh, dry and intensely fruity varietal Sauvignon Blanc. Robertson Valley is situated further inland than most in South Africa, where the daytime climate is hot and dry, but the nights are cool. These growing conditions enhance the zesty gooseberry flavours so common in Sauvignon Blanc.

Robertson Winery is highly regarded for producing wines of excellent character and consistency of which this is no exception! Crammed full with pineapple, melon and green apple fruits complemented by a firm structure and balancing acidity.

A smooth, aromatic wine showing a rich medley of fresh apricot, peach and lemon aromas that follow through to a smooth, creamy citrus tang on the finish.

A pale green Sauvignon Blanc from a large estate that specialises in ecologically sustainable farming. The nose shows hints of grass, fresh herbs and tropical fruits, which follow through to the medium-bodied, well balanced palate. Excellent as an aperitif wine, or as a partner to most seafood dishes and goat's cheese.

From one of South Africa's original wine farms comes this fruity, well-balanced and full bodied wine, distinguishable by its exotic mango and honey aromas. The palate has a core of tropical fruit flavours with hints of nuts and honey, the result of weekly lees stirring in a process called 'battonage', which allows for greater richness in the wine.

This Sauvignon comes from the De Wetshof Estate, 16km south-east of Robertson where lime-rich soils, coupled with the cooling effect of coastal breezes create a great environment for slow and measured grape development. This is an elegant white with zesty grapefruit flavours and a mouthwatering dryness.

Nestled in one of the most picturesque valleys in the Cape winelands, Boschendal Wine Estate has a winemaking tradition of over 300 years. Cool fermented in stainless steel tanks to preserve the delicate fruit flavours, this Sauvignon shows tropical fruit, citrus and herbs on the nose, crisp acidity and a clean, lingering finish.

There aren't many winemakers who could blend Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Weisser Riesling, Pinot Blanc and Morio Muscat together to create a deliciously refreshing wine with such an 'edge' but Bruce Jack manages it. On the nose the wine jumps out of the glass with aromas of lime zest, fresh thyme and melon with a hint of cloves, nutmeg and wild mushroom. The wine seduces your palette with a texture of creamy honey, but the flavours are taut citrus fruit framed by a suggestion of toasty vanilla oak. An extraordinarily dynamic and satisfying mouthful!

The Western Cape, including Paarl, provides some of South Africa's best Chenin Blanc. Backsberg strive to capture, lemony crispness and green apple fruit flavours, whilst retaining an array of aromatic characters. This fantastic example has ripe fruit, tempered by finely balanced acidity to give a mouth filling, yet refreshing palate, which has a lingering finish.

This fantastic barrel-fermented Chenin from a legendary producer is a round, full-bodied white with a complex structure. Rich and spicy enough to cope with full-flavoured foods, it is beautifully balanced with gentle acidity and typical honey and vanilla Chenin notes.

The grapes for this wine were sourced from a prime location adjacent to the celebrated Thelema Mountain Vineyards. Whilst the quality of this zesty Sauvignon is comparable to this famous winery, the status is not, and it is therefore aptly named 'Zondernaam' meaning 'no name'. Fortunately, the prices aren't comparable either, so take advantage.

This is a lively, zesty Sauvignon Blanc bursting with apple characters which are quickly followed by gooseberry and green pepper. The palate is dry but full with racy acidity which makes this a good wine to drink with spicy foods.