Aromas of peach, lemon, and crushed rocks. On the palate this is medium weight with flavors of white peach, apricot, soft citrus, minerals, and pink grapefruit. The texture is a bit creamier than that of most Sauvignon Blancs.

WINE INFORMATION

Bob Lynde is a native of Portland Oregon who fell in love with South Africa and its wines while the country still faced an international economic boycott.  When the boycott was lifted in the early ‘90s, he was ready, founding Cape Classics, one of the first companies to import South African wines to the US.  He began a collaborative project with local growers, the “Bob’s African” line of wines—solid sippers offering great value—and 10% of the proceeds went to local NGOs in the communities where the wines were produced.  He sold the import company in 2005 to focus on developing the Fat Barrel Brand, which includes both South African and Oregon wines, and continues the Bob’s wines as well.

The Western Cape is characterized by a temperate climate with cool ocean breezes, perfect conditions for good ripening. 

Fruit for this wine comes from 12-18 year old vines at 150 meters above sea level, planted on Clovelly and Glenrosa soils. Grapes were harvested early in the morning to preserve their freshness; after destemming, they went through brief skin contact and cold settling.  Fermentation took place in stainless steel, and the wine saw a brief lees contact to add roundness.

East Asian (Chinese/Japanese/Korean), Fish (white), Fondue, Green Salads, Just for Cocktailing, Perfect Aperitif , Shellfish, Sushi