Crisply green-fruited - lemon and lime - with a hint of smokiness. Excellent value for this bright and mineral example. Now-2012

Product Code: BON610

Bon Cap (= Good Cape), a farm with 52 hectares under vines, appears as a shining green oasis amidst a scrubby, dirt brown and barren landscape. Since our first visit in 2003 we have seen the exciting blossoming of this estate under the leadership of Michelle and Roelf du Preez.

Until the 2002 vintage they used to sell their grapes to the Rooiberg co-operative, but were frustrated that the co-op was uninterested in raising quality or organic viticulture. Now the estate is certified organic - very dry conditions, isolation from other vineyards, and plenty of wind help - and a neat modern cellar adorns the property. The Sauvignon Blanc is grown on a very calcareous vineyard.