Iona

The philosophy at Iona has always been to create wines that are reflections of the soils and the climate. To allow this to happen, only sustainable farming methods and natural products are used. Also, with the help of a long and cool growing season in the Elgin Valley, the resulting wines are elegant and fresh but also complex. This is one of the most expressive Sauvignon Blanc, that we have come across at this level. Produced from high altitude vineyards, it possesses a hint of the fruit profile of the South Africa, with a freshness and restraint reminiscent of central Loire. With a fragrance of pure white grapefruit, intense tropical fruit, ripe gooseberry and fleshy kiwi fruit over-laying Iona’s distinctive herbal and floral undertone. The palate is keenly balanced, showing cut green apples and lime marmalade, followed by great minerality and length. Perfect to be drunk on its own, however the 2018 Sauvignon makes a perfect partner to fresh asparagus, chicken and seafood dishes.