Pour this when you want something that wakes your mouth up. It's bone dry and zingy, all gooseberry and passion fruit with a cool, almost salty mineral edge that keeps you coming back for the next sip. Brilliant on a hot Nairobi evening, or alongside a plate of grilled fish when you don't want anything heavy. Crack it, chill it, sorted.
First sniff is fresh and green in the best way: gooseberry, passion fruit and a whisper of cut grass and green pepper. Then it lands crisp and dry on your tongue, ripe tropical fruit up front with a flinty, almost saline mineral streak underneath, the kind cool Elgin fruit gives you. Bright acidity keeps it lively and the finish hangs around longer than you'd expect. Refreshing without ever being sweet.
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Where it's from
Waterford Estate sits in Stellenbosch, one of South Africa's most respected wine addresses. But for this bottle they go shopping outside their own backyard. The Sauvignon Blanc fruit comes from Elgin, a cool, high-altitude pocket near the coast where the sea breeze and longer, slower ripening lock in all that nervy acidity and green-fruit freshness. It's fermented in stainless steel to keep things crisp and clean, then left on its lees for a while to build that fine, textured mouthfeel. Cool place, smart hands.
Good to know
- What is the price of Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021?
Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021 is KSh 3,989 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for fast delivery across Nairobi, usually within the hour, or next day countrywide.
- What does Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2021 750ml taste like?
Bone dry and zesty. Think gooseberry, passion fruit and a touch of green pepper, with a flinty, almost salty mineral edge and bright, mouth-watering acidity. The finish lingers.
- What is the ABV?
It's 13% alcohol by volume, in a standard 750ml bottle.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. There's ripe tropical fruit, so it reads fresh and juicy, but there's no sweetness here at all.
- How do I serve it?
Chilled, around 8 to 10 degrees, in a regular white wine glass. No ice, no mixer. Let it sit out a minute or two so the aromas open up.
- What pairs with it?
Anything fresh and light. Grilled fish, oysters, goat's cheese, green veg like asparagus, sushi or a lemony chicken. The acidity cuts through and lifts the food.
- Where is it from?
South Africa. It's made by Waterford Estate in Stellenbosch, using Sauvignon Blanc grapes grown in the cool, high Elgin region near the coast.
Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021
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Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021 price in Kenya
Buy Waterford Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 750ml. 2021 online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 3,989. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.