South African wines have a long and somewhat turbulent history. For a long time, viticulture was known to a wide audience, primarily for its accessible, easy-to-drink, and affordable wines. Over the past thirty years, winemakers have worked hard, and South Africa is now primarily known for its high-quality wines. The family behind Klein Friesland winery plays a part in this. For generations, they have successfully produced wine. However, things took a turn for the worse in the 1990s. A winery near the family's estate, called Friesland, came up for sale. The family saw an opportunity and purchased these perfectly situated vineyards. From the very first harvest, this move proved to be a bull's-eye!
The vineyards are located in Stellenbosch. No matter how hard wine regions like Paarl, Franschhoek, and Swartland try, Stellenbosch remains South Africa's number one wine region, according to our wine connoisseurs. The conditions in this region are perfect. During the day, the vines soak up the abundant sunshine. Because of its location, the grapes benefit from a cool sea breeze at night. This Sauvignon Blanc, in particular, enjoys this.
