Opstal Sixpense Sauvignon Blanc-Semilion75cl
★★★★ 4.0 (1 review)You know that white that just makes everything lighter? This is it. Pour it cold and you get a hit of citrus and passion fruit up front, then a softer, rounder finish that stops it being sharp. It's dry, it's bright, and it gets along with pretty much anything you put next to it. Grilled fish, a lazy Friday, friends turning up unannounced. Say the word and we'll have it at your door, ice not included but you've got a freezer.
First sniff is all sunshine: melon, passion fruit, guava and a squeeze of citrus, with a little white-flower lift on top. That's the Sauvignon Blanc doing its zesty thing. Then the Sémillon steps in and rounds the edges, so instead of a sharp, lean sip you get something fuller and softer through the middle. Finishes clean and dry, with just enough zing to make you want the next mouthful. Nothing sweet, nothing heavy. Just fresh and moreish.
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Where it's from
Opstal Estate sits at the head of the Slanghoek Valley in the Breedekloof district, between two mountain ranges, and the same family has farmed this land since 1847. The Sixpence name is the cool part. It honours Daniel 'Sixpence' Smiles, a shepherd who watched the flocks here back in the 1950s and 60s, and the generations of farmworkers who've kept the place going. The vineyards now sit on what used to be his grazing land, and a slice of the range's profit still goes back to the farm's workers and to local conservation. A genuinely nice story behind a genuinely easy bottle.
Quick questions
- What is the price of Opstal Sixpense Sauvignon Blanc-Semilion75cl?
Opstal Sixpense Sauvignon Blanc-Semilion75cl is KSh 2,069 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Opstal Sixpence Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon 75cl taste like?
Fresh and dry, with citrus, passion fruit, melon and guava up front from the Sauvignon Blanc, then a rounder, softer texture from the Sémillon. Bright acidity, clean finish, nothing sweet.
- What is the ABV of this wine?
It's 13% alcohol, a typical strength for a crisp white blend like this.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Dry. There's only a touch of residual sugar, so what you taste is fruit and freshness, not sweetness.
- How do I serve it?
Well chilled, around 10 to 13°C, in a regular white-wine glass. No decanting needed. Just open, pour and enjoy it cold.
- What food pairs with it?
Grilled fish and seafood, roast chicken, creamy pasta, cheese boards, salads and light veggie dishes. It's an easy match for most lighter meals.
- Where is it made and what grapes are in it?
It's made by Opstal Estate in South Africa's Breedekloof district, from a blend of Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon, the classic Bordeaux white pairing.
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Opstal Sixpense Sauvignon Blanc-Semilion75cl price in Kenya
Buy Opstal Sixpense Sauvignon Blanc-Semilion75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 2,069. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
