I’ve always been a big fan of Sauvignon Blanc’s. Starting off, their flavours were easily accessible and fruit driven. As I got more into them, they proved to be refreshingly diverse by significantly soaking up influence from the region (terroir) they are grown on. The extent of this influence is so profound that two adjacent blocks of vines could each produce expressively distinct flavours. My fascination could only grow. Unfortunately though, I learnt despite its versatility with regards to styles of wine that can be produced from it, market demand has the last say; and let’s face it, the market isn’t exactly creative (hey, that sort of sounds like I’m using my Economics…).

There are a few South African producers that do provide some respite, and I can only thank my lucky stars for their continued defiance. I find it incredibly exciting discovering and trying out new ones. This time around, my local dealer turned me onto my next fixation. Out of Jordan in Stellenbosch he offered me “The Outlier”. Despite my excitement, it took me a couple of months to finally open it. I was waiting for the right occasion,… more like someone who’d appreciate it as much as I would. It finally did come in the form of a visit from Kuti.


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