Experience a breathtakingly unique expression of South African white wine with the spectacular Storm Wines Wild Air Sauvignon Blanc 2025. This vintage-specific gem represents an exciting joint venture between winemaker Hannes Storm and UK agent Ben Henshaw. The grapes come from an exceptional, 25-year-old low-yielding plot tucked inside the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. These rare, old vines fight against stony, Bokkeveld shale-derived clay soils to produce fruit of immense depth and power.
- 94/100 – Greg Sherwood MW (Wine Menu Feature 2026): “A really serious expression of Sauvignon Blanc… Creamy and mineral with super concentration – the New World answer to Sancerre.”
- Highly Recommended – The Sourcing Table / Indigo Selection: “An exciting, vibrant Sauvignon Blanc that speaks to its maritime origins. Fermentation and ageing in old oak barrels round it out wonderfully.”
The great 2025 growing season delivered a serious, highly concentrated wine that drinks like the New World answer to premium Sancerre. The sophisticated bouquet opens with fascinating notes of quince, tropical yellow fruit, gooseberry, and green mango peel. On the palate, Storm Wines Wild Air Sauvignon Blanc 2025 highlights a beautifully creamy, texturally complex mid-palate from its time in oak. Bright lime zest acidity cuts perfectly through the rich fruit. It concludes with a deep, savory, and mineral-driven finish that leaves the mouth flawlessly clean.