Tasting Note:
Fragrance of pure white grapefruit, intense tropical fruit, ripe gooseberry and fleshy kiwi fruit overlay Iona’s distinctive herbal and floral undertone. The palate is keenly balanced showing cut green apples and lime marmalade followed by great minerality and length.
Background Information:
At 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.
Food Pairing:
Fresh asparagus, chicken and seafood dishes but is also enjoyable by itself.
Vegan: Yes
Vegetarian: Yes
Organic: Yes
Sustainable: N/A
Bio-dynamic: N/A
Allergens: TBC
ABV: 13.5%
Closure: Screwcap
Product Group :White Wine
Country of Origin :South Africa