2014 Downes Family "Sanctuary Peak" Sauvignon Blanc Elgin South Africa Full and a little hot

Full and a little hot

this is a tremendous example of a racy style done well

iron-filled spine

Clifton's entry-level 2009 Nebbiolo is fully mature on the nose and reveals lots of tobacco leaf

so you have to mix it up a bit in the bottle before you drink it

2014 Downes Family "Sanctuary Peak" Sauvignon Blanc Elgin South Africa Full and a little hotVery pale, bright yellow. Pungent, high pitched aromas of lime, gooseberry, anise, white pepper and quinine, plus a suggestion of tropical fruits; reminded me of New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. At once salty, juicy and dense; a bit closed in the middle, then opens out and builds on the finish. Suave, concentrated and adamantly dry; Sauvignon in an adult style. Distinctly dry and salty on the aftertaste. There's no rush to consume this wine: I'd wait six