Cecil John Reserve Sauvignon Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
goat cheese salad, fresh oysters, grilled sea bass
✨ Technical Specifications
The Cecil John Reserve Sauvignon Blanc is a tribute to Cecil John Rhodes, who purchased the historic Boschendal estate in 1897, saving it from the devastating phylloxera crisis and securing its future as a pioneer of South African agriculture. Sourced from select cool-climate vineyards within the Coastal Region, this wine captures the dramatic maritime influence and diverse soils of the Cape. The winemaking team utilizes gentle pressing and cold fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the pristine fruit character, followed by extended lees contact to impart a creamy texture and complex mineral depth to the vibrant, herbaceous palate.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1685 by French Huguenot Jean le Long, Boschendal is one of South Africa's oldest and most prestigious wine estates, set against the dramatic backdrop of the Groot Drakenstein and Simonsberg mountains between Franschhoek and Stellenbosch. Steeped in Cape Dutch architectural heritage, the estate champions regenerative agriculture, biodiversity, and sustainable vineyard management across diverse soils and microclimates. Renowned for pioneering Méthode Cap Classique sparkling wines alongside its celebrated 1685 range, Boschendal excels in crafting crisp Sauvignon Blancs, layered Chardonnays, and elegant, structure-driven reds such as Shiraz and Cabernet blends. Each bottling captures the vibrant terroir and historical depth of the Western Cape with balance, sophistication, and timeless longevity.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Sauvignon Blanc
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13-13.5%