Almenkerk Lace Sauvignon Blanc

Elgin, South Africa

Elgin's most precise and mineral Sauvignon Blanc from Bokkeveld shale — flint, gooseberry, cut grass, green fig, and a long saline finish. The cool altitude produces acidity and minerality that rivals the finest Loire Valley expressions. Age-worthy and profound.

Pairing intelligence

• aperitif: Mineral Sauvignon Blanc and briny oysters — one of gastronomy's most enduring pairings; Elgin's flint character mirrors the shell's mineral
• main: South African culinary heritage — the wine's bright acidity and green fruit cuts through the curry's richness; apricot finds resonance in the wine's fruit