Sauvignon Blanc, Meinert La Barry, 2011
After graduating in Viticulture and Oenology from the University of Stellenbosch as one of its top students in 1984, Martin became one of the leading lights behind the now world famous wine of Vergelegen. Since 1997 he has concentrated his energies and skill on his family's Devon Crest vineyard in Stellenbosch's Devon Valley and also making wine for his friend Ken Forrester. The approach is very terroir based, and committed to getting the best out of his grape varieties.
La Barry was originally made in honour of Martin's wife, who doesn't drink red wine, as a wedding present. Floral fruit and subtle grassy undertones, this is a very gentle Sauvignon Blanc. Zippy acidity and intense aromatics have been softened by 3 months spent on its lees. Try not to drink too young, as some interesting mineral and flint characteristics will hopefully develop.
