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2008 Neil Ellis Wines Sauvignon Blanc Sincerely Western Cape
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2008 Neil Ellis Wines Sauvignon Blanc Sincerely Western Cape

Producer: Neil Ellis Wines
Style: White Wine
Grape Type: Sauvignon Blanc
Origin: South Africa
Region: South Africa

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90 Points | International Wine Cellar , March/April 2009

($14) Bright, pale yellow. Cool aromas of citrus peel, gooseberry, licorice and pepper, with a whiff of tropical fruits. Round but dry, with classic, pure varietal flavors of gooseberry and pepper. This dense, textured wine finishes with sneaky length.

88 Points | Wine Spectator

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South Africa has produced wines in the area of Cape Town since the 17th century, but the country's significant place in the U.S. market is far more recent. During the era of apartheid, trade sanctions imposed on imports from South Africa kept these wines out of the U.S. and many other markets, with the effect that local South African winemakers had little incentive to produce wines that could compete in a global setting...
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