House Of Mandela Sauvignon Blanc
House Of Mandela Sauvignon Blanc Thembu Tribute
GRAPES: Sauvignon Blanc
VINTAGE: 2019
REGION: Hooge Berg Valley of the Western Cape, South Africa
ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE: 13.5%
PRICE: $6.99
As you know, we concluded our Drink the Rainbow series a couple of weeks ago. Seeing as we drank a LOT of red wine, I thought it might be nice to swap it up a bit and sample a white wine even though people seem to be in full fall mode. Ever since my trip to South Africa last winter, I have been obsessed with the wine from that region. White, Red, Rose, you name it! Several weeks ago, I spotted a new bottle of wine from South Africa, The House of Mandela Thembu Tribute. I grabbed a bottle and can’t want to taste it with you!
The House of Mandela is a rare find at Trader Joe’s. After doing a bit of digging around, I was thrilled to find that they not only have an Instagram but also a website! Fun fact, this winery is run by the eldest daughter and granddaughter of Nelson Mandela.
For additional information on the winery and the history of the House of Mandela, please visit WEBSITE and INSTAGRAM
I poured myself a glass of this gorgeous wine and started sipping immediately. No need to let this one open up! Below you will find my tasting notes.
TASTING NOTES:
Screw Cap
Light/Clear hue with a subtle touch of green
Notes of citrus fruits and some tropical notes. Think specifically green apples, pineapples, and a little bit of lemongrass.
While the wine is relatively young, it’s well balanced; not too sweet or acidic
Verdict:
If you’ve been following me for any amount of time, you know I am partial to red wine. However, this bottle from the House of Mandela has blown me away. Typically, there is such a “pucker factor” that I steer clear of Sauvignon Blancs, but this bottle is well balanced and has such a delightful flavor profile. Even though we are moving towards cooler weather and fall is officially upon us, snag a few bottles of this- you won’t be disappointed!
Until Next Time!