One of the neat things about wine is discovering how different people and places make and enjoy it. Well, here’s a great discovery to tuck into your pocket for your next wine purchase. It’s our Wine of the Week this week, South Africa’s Mulderbosch 2005 Sauvignon Blanc.

It’s under twenty dollars and pretty widely available at retail or online.

This is a sauvignon Blanc that has all the crisply tart character and grassy flavor you want… and will remind you of California styles but with an almost lemony quality to it when you taste it.

Mulderbosch is from the heartland of South African wine country and a well known producer. Located not far from the ocean, its no surprise that this wine works great with sea foods, from fresh oysters to grilled shrimp and just about any white and flakey fish. Maybe it’s that lemony quality!

The wines of South Africa are worth the search… and they bring you years of heritage in well made wines. So start your South African wine experience at wineexp.com and our wine of the week… Mulderbosch 2005 Sauvignon Blanc.

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Winemaker’s Notes: Winemaker, Mike Dobrovic, is known as South Africa’s Mr. Sauvignon Blanc, and for good reason. Pale straw with a green tinge. Packed with flinty gooseberry and a touch of citrus – yet maintaining its complex character of grassiness and nettle. This powerful and concentrated wine has become a trademark of Mulderbosch

Notes on our Wines of the Week, Recommendations, and Picks:

When you read our thoughts, please remember that you may think differently. A particular wine may be your favorite and not on our list. Well, don't stop buying it because of that. In fact, you may want to EMAIL us and let us know about it. These are our opinions but our FIRST recommendation is to go by your own palate.

A couple of other thoughts . . . first, prices are approximate. They'll vary. Second, different vintages mean different grapes and different tastes so our recommendation for a 2000 Merlot may not hold for 2001.

And lastly, we remind you to drink responsibly! Now, all that said, here is a summary of links to our suggestions. Find one (or more) and pop the cork!

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