2021 Reyneke Reserve White
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The 2021 Reserve White, crafted solely from Sauvignon Blanc grapes with 13% alcohol, showcases a leesy, nutty character intertwined with vibrant citrus, succulent grapefruit notes and hints of dusty citrus blossoms. While it possesses a medium body, it surprises with its weighty mouthfeel, culminating in a finish laced with sensations of petrichor and citrus, driven by dusty minerals. The Sauvignon Blanc grapes for this wine were meticulously selected from specific parcels within the vineyards. Fermented spontaneously in French oak, the wine aged on the lees for 10 months, enhancing its complexity and texture. Some 6,600 bottles were produced.
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Neal Martin
Anthony Mueller, Wine Advocate
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The 2021 White Reserve comes from two parcels, one southerly facing with some Koffeeklip, the other a portion of a block more southeast-facing. This is whole bunch and settled naturally, aged in 70% new oak for around ten months without sulfur additions. It has a very understated bouquet, well-defined, with that oak deftly integrated to the point that it is barely noticeable. The palate is well-balanced with good weight, fresh with orange peel and lemon rind, and a touch of stem ginger towards the finish. There’s good weight and persistence; this should age with class.