A firm, herb-filled version, with lots of thyme and sage notes, followed by gooseberry, white asparagus and lemon zest details. Crunchy midpalate, featuring a strong mineral element that lingers on the well-defined finish. Drink now through 2027. 500 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Cape Agulhas Select to Add

Named after one of the floral species that inhabit the area, the 2009 Pincushion Sauvignon Blanc has a very fine, Marlborough style nose with hints of tropical fruit interlacing the cut grass and gooseberry aromas. The palate is clean, fresh, very well balanced with lively greengage, lime and ginger and demonstrates a long persistent finish. This is a superb example of South African Sauvignon Blanc. Drink now-2014. Importer: JW-Imports (Regional), Los Angeles, CA; tel. (905) 257-2116; fax (866) 204-7691

There’s a very cool minerality on the nose of this wine, followed by notes of green fruit, white currant and fresh hay on the nose and mouth. Medium weight in the mouth with bracing acidity and a clean, lingering finish.——L.B.(3/1/2011)—— 87

Fresh, with modest cut to the lemon zest, thyme and sweet pea notes, followed by a clean, easy finish. Drink now. 1,250 cases made, 85 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Cape Agulhas Select to Add