This is steely, with lots of chive and thyme notes, backed by crackling lime and fleur de sel on the finish. Offers really nice cut and length. Drink now. 56 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Constantia Select to Add

The 2010 Husseys Vlei Sauvignon Blanc has a very subtle bouquet with crushed stone, a touch of dried herbs, green asparagus and green bell pepper. The palate is well balanced with subtle herbaceous aromas, good acidity and crisp gooseberry and lime mixed with a touch of passion fruit on the finish. It is a distinctive expression of Sauvignon, not to everyone’s liking but true to itself. I am intrigued to see how this will develop in bottle. Drink 2012-2018. Originally part of the historic Constantia estate, Buitenverwachting produces a wide portfolio of wines, but presently only their Sauvignon Blanc is currently imported into the USA.Importer: Cape Classics, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-1300

The 2007 Husseys Vlei Sauvignon Blanc is a single vineyard, 2,400-liter bottle production with gooseberry, green asparagus and a touch of Vervaine tea on the nose. The palate is well balanced with a strong asparagus element on the palate. Very distinct and well balanced, it segues towards a spicy, tertiary finish that lingers in the mouth. Not for everyone, but then why should all Sauvignons be the same? Drink now-2017. Originally part of the historic Constantia estate, Buitenverwachting produces a wide portfolio of wines, but presently only their Sauvignon Blanc is currently imported into the USA.Importer: Cape Classics, New York, NY; tel. (212) 686-1300