Bellevue Estate Collection Sauvignon Blanc

Bellevue Estate Collection Sauvignon Blanc

Ocean breezes cool down the vines planted on the highest slopes to result in a racy, refreshing wine for watching the sunset after a sweltering summer’s day.

TASTING NOTE

Tropical notes of pineapple, granadilla and litchi on the nose are followed by vibrant hints of crisp green apple and blackcurrant on the palate, with a lingering freshness. An ideal companion for fresh seafood, salads, or any summery alfresco fare.

IN THE VINEYARD
From low-yielding vines planted in 1997 and 1998 on two of our highest slopes, one facing south, the other south-west, cooled by Atlantic Ocean breezes off False Bay. Both vineyards are trellised, one is dryland.

IN THE CELLAR
Minimal-intervention winemaking: fermented in stainless steel tanks, then left on the fine lees for further development before stabilisation, filtration and bottling.
PRODUCER INFORMATION

Bellevue Wine Estate, a family-owned estate with over 200 years of winemaking heritage, proudly pioneered one of South Africa’s first commercial Pinotage plantings. Rooted in Stellenbosch’s rich viticultural history, they created terroir-driven wines with minimal intervention, crafting each bottle to tell a story.

Bellevue’s story is one of bold decisions and forward thinking. When Pieter Krige (P.K.) Morkel couldn’t find Gamay vines in 1953, he embraced a pioneering South African cultivar: Pinotage. This decision not only shaped Bellevue’s identity but also contributed to the global recognition of Pinotage as a uniquely South African wine.

In 1953, P.K. Morkel planted 2.58 hectares of Pinotage at Bellevue, followed by an additional 3.23 hectares a year later. These vines, among the oldest still in production, have weathered decades of natural elements, their twisted trunks and branches embodying resilience and history.

The grapes they yield continue to produce wines of exceptional character, a tribute to P.K.’s pioneering vision and the enduring legacy of Bellevue. These vines stand as a living connection to the estate’s rich heritage and its role in South African wine history.

To find out more about our full range of Bellevue Wines, go to our dedicated web page

For more information on the Bellevue Estate Winery go to their website.

Bellevue Estate Collection Sauvignon Blanc