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The wines here are celebrated for their silky textures and deep sense of place, often reflecting the ancient shale and clay soils of the valley floor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eFurther inland and perched at higher altitudes, the district of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"64\"\u003eElgin\u003c\/b\u003e provides even cooler conditions. Surrounded by mountains, Elgin is famous for its world-class \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"164\"\u003eSauvignon Blanc\u003c\/b\u003e and crisp, aromatic whites that crackle with energy. From the windswept vineyards of \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"265\"\u003eCape Agulhas\u003c\/b\u003e to the high-mountain wards of the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"312\"\u003eOverberg\u003c\/b\u003e, the Cape South Coast offers a refined and elegant side of South African winemaking that is perfect for those who appreciate purity, freshness, and fine structure.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lismore-barrel-fermented-sauvignon-blanc-greyton-overberg","title":"Lismore Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc 2021","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Lismore Cape South Coast Barrel Fermented Sauvignon Blanc is a full bodied, elegant and beautifully balanced wine. The wine was made in an 'oxidative' style. The must was barrel-fermented in older 300 litre barrels to bring forward richness and additional complexity. 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