Zevenwacht is a privately owned estate specialising in the production of innovative hand crafted wines. It’s fairly large for a private enterprise, about 450 hectares with 200 hectares under vine. The other 250 are dedicated to their associated enterprises all surrounded by beautiful parkland. They have a restaurant, accomodation and spa, with a chef school, a cheesery making cheese from Friesland milk, and of course a wine tasting room. They offer various functions on the estate from conferences to weddings!  Their wines are quite special. Wine maker Jacques Viljoen uses tried and tested old school methods but also embraces modern technology and innovation. The result is wines with a classical elegance and modern twist. Every single one of their wines that I’ve tried has been excellent.

What’s it like

It’s a superb crisp, fresh Sauvignon with bags of fruit, very well balanced acidity and great length.

How much? Where can I buy it?

Zevenwacht Sauvignon Blanc 2007 Stellenbosch is available from everywine.co.uk for £9.06 or www.goodwineonline.co.uk at £7.82