First released in 1999, Mulderbosch Rosé was one of the very first of its kind from South Africa. At a time when most Rosés where a byproduct of red wine fermentation, Mulderbosch launched a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé issuing from specially farmed vineyards specifically to produce Rosé fruit. On arrival at the cellar, these early picked, specially selected grapes where vinified in the same manner in which an aromatic white wine would be, with the aim of producing a fresh, aromatic style of Rosé.
With a clear, green-hued appearance, the Mulderbosch 2017 Sauvignon Blanc immediately conveys a sense of freshness and vibrancy. Powerful aromas of green figs and citrus rind are reigned in by a light chalky, herbal note providing intrigue. The palate abounds with intense Sauvignon Blanc flavors of ripe summer fruits including passion fruit and limes yet there is a firm textural edge that maintains the wine’s poise and ensures there is length to the finish. Simply paired with fresh oysters or flame grilled white fish this Sauvignon Blanc will refresh and delight with each sip.
Despite the poignant raison d’etre for this wine, the Mulderbosch Faithful Hound celebrates the virtues of Bordeaux’s great tradition of blending by being one of the first 5 varietal blends in the Cape. Aside from investing considerable effort in our own vineyards in close proximity to False Bay, our quest to find the perfect terroirs for each variety used in the blend leads us from the cool mountain plateau of Elgin to the rich, shale soils of Bottelary, and many places in between. The goal with each bottling of Faithful Hound is to produce a rich, complex wine that comfortably expresses old world class and the generosity of fruit associated with the Cape.