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Ghost Corner Sauvignon Blanc 2021

Ghost Corner The Bowline is the flagship white blend from David Nieuwoudt’s celebrated Ghost Corner range, crafted from Sauvignon Blanc and Semillon grown in the windswept coastal vineyards of Elim near Cape Agulhas. Named after the sailor’s “king of knots,” this wine symbolises the union between these two noble varieties, tied together by the cool maritime influence and stony soils of South Africa’s southernmost vineyards. The vines, rooted in South Bokkeveld slate, koffieklip, and gravel, yield grapes of remarkable intensity and purity. Meet the producer Ghost Corner wines draw inspiration from Spookdraai , a treacherous stretch of coastline near Elim where countless ships have been lost to the sea. Legend tells of ghostly sailors still wandering the misty shores — an evocative image mirrored in the haunting beauty of these wines. Crafted by acclaimed winemaker David Nieuwoudt, the range captures the untamed spirit and coastal energy of the Cape Agulhas region. Production Grapes are hand-harvested in the cool early morning between February and March, at 22.5–23.5°B, and vinified separately under reductive conditions to preserve delicate aromatics. After gentle crushing at 8°C and brief skin contact, the Sauvignon Blanc ferments in stainless steel tanks, while the Semillon is split between cement eggs (9%), new French oak (13%), second-fill barrels (13%), and older 400L barrels. Both components mature on fine lees for nine months before blending — 62% Sauvignon Blanc and 38% Semillon. Tasting notes The Bowline is an elegant, layered white blend with lifted aromas of green nettles, coastal scrub, and wild herbs, underpinned by hints of sea spray and flint. The palate is complex and finely textured, offering fresh citrus and subtle oak spice with a long, mineral finish that captures the ozone freshness of the Cape coastline. Beautifully balanced, it will evolve gracefully over four to ten years. Food match An ideal companion to Provençal-style chicken with green oliv