Olifantsberg Blanc 2018

The emblematic white wine of Olifantsberg, an homage to the whites of southern Rhone. A blend of Roussanne, Grenache Blanc and Chenin Blanc, this is the fullest, but by no means full bodied white in the range. The most expressive too, with white peach, nectarine, apricot, spring jasmine and signature dried herbs. Aged in mostly used 500L barrels and for 10 months on lees. Mouth filling, slightly textural and creamy. Fruits are as if freshly picked from the tree; plump, juicy, soft and cut through with bright acidity. A touch of phenolics on the finish and saline twist. Utterly gorgeous, captivating and I would prefer this to just about any Rhone equivalents. Yet another salivating bargain. Waters Wine Co

Elizma Visser is achieving remarkable things at Olifantsberg, this white blend being one of them. Marrying Roussanne with 44% of Grenache Blanc and Chenin, it’s herbal and spicy, with some grip from skin contact and stony acidity. The oak is spot on. 2019-25. 94 Points – Tim Atkin

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