House Of Mandela Sauvignon Blanc

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Written By Catherine Courtney

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!

Catherine Courtney

Welcome to Blonde Voyage Nashville!

I am so excited to finally see this dream become a reality.  Between the destination restaurants, the copious amount of food photos and insanely crazy travel stories, I have decided to share my journey. 

My name is Catherine Courtney and I am a Nashville native with a penchant for culinary creativity and epic travel adventures. I'll admit... I also have a slight obsession with handbags.

Two years ago, my life changed completely.  Everything that I knew to be was completely turned upside down.  I quickly realized that time is our greatest commodity and it's not to be taken for granted. I couldn't wait for the perfect time, who knew when that would be.  I needed to take the leap and explore the world on my own.  There were so many places I wanted to go, but where would I start. 

France was always one of those places that I had romanticized.  Wandering the streets of Paris and seeing the Eiffel tower were at the top of my list. Without hesitation, I booked a two week trip to the French Rivera and Paris.  It was a journey of a lifetime.  Not only were amazing friendships cultivated, but it was on that trip that i discovered that food and travel are the embers that that keep my soul on fire. 

It wasn't until I arrived back in Nashville with my passport that I realized I had been bit. Wanderlust had completely taken over.  I already started thinking about where I wanted to go next.  It was then that I decided that it was more important to have camera full of photos and a tattered journal full of stories than anything else. My heart was overflowing.

One of my favorite quotes that resonates is from Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland:

"Actually, the best gift you could have given her was a lifetime of adventures...."

Join me as I explore near and far away places, filling my passport full of stamps and satiating my appetite with some of the most amazing cuisine the world has to offer. 

Thanks for reading! 

       

 

 

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