{"product_id":"2025-iona-sophie-teblanche-sauvignon-blanc","title":"2025 Iona, Sophie Te'Blanche Sauvignon Blanc","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e Sophie te'Blanche, a nickname given by those including our workers, who can't pronounce Sauvignon Blanc, is the inspiration behind this much loved wine, produced from grapes grown by dedicated farmers in Elgin and the Cape South Coast.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eTasting Notes \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFloral notes with a complex medley of tropical fruits, mingled with subtle lime and gooseberry undertones. The palate is balanced and rich, showing cut green apples with great minerality and texture. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"2023 Iona, Sophie Te'Blanche Sauvignon Blanc\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/5_Images_27_1024x1024.png?v=1733582796\" style=\"margin-bottom: 16px; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eProducer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eAt 420m above sea-level, set high above the picturesque Elgin Valley Andrew Gunn founded Iona. It is here overlooking the Atlantic ocean that he has secured some of the coolest vineyards in the Cape.  In a country where cool climate vineyards are like gold dust, these vineyards are veritable nuggets. There is an extremely long growing season, allowing Andrew to create wines with complex flavours and a fresh, elegant style. The approach is hands off and the land is farmed according to organic and biodynamic practices with a particular focus on ensuring the health of the soils whilst pests are kept under control by the resident flock of geese that roam the vineyards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"p1\"\u003eProduction\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrapes were hand harvested at optimal ripeness during the season. Grapes are crushed and pressed immediately. Juice was settled overnight before being inoculated with a variety of selected yeast. After fermentation, wines are racked and spend 4 months on the fine lees before blending and bottling.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 254.8px; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eYear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e2025\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBottle Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e750ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCultivar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e100% Sauvignon Blanc\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCountry\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eSouth Africa\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\nAlcohol content\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n13% abv\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eUnits of Alcohol per Bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003e9.75 units per bottle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWhite Wine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003eFood Matching\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 39.2px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsparagus and fish topped with hollandaise sauce, alongside Thai cuisine.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eContains sulphites\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eElgin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 45.4935%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eAppellation\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1761%; height: 19.6px;\"\u003eWO Western Cape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Alliance","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54841476317560,"sku":null,"price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0174\/5118\/8278\/files\/2023Iona_SophieTe_BlancheSauvignonBlanc.png?v=1733581511","url":"https:\/\/vinofandango.co.uk\/products\/2025-iona-sophie-teblanche-sauvignon-blanc","provider":"Vino Fandango","version":"1.0","type":"link"}