{"product_id":"waterkloof-circle-of-life-white-2025","title":"Waterkloof, Circle of Life White 2025","description":"\u003ch2\u003eGet to know: Waterkloof, Circle of Life White\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bright and elegant white blend from biodynamic vineyards near Cape Town.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eTasting Note\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis isn’t your everyday white blend - it’s a wine that reflects the complexity of its vineyard more than any single grape. Circle of Life White opens with fragrant aromas of citrus blossom, green pear and a hint of white peach. On the palate, it’s lively and textured - crunchy apple, citrus zest and a light herbal lift lead into a crisp, mineral-driven finish. Silky in feel and beautifully balanced, it’s the sort of bottle you can enjoy whenever you fancy something restrained yet expressive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTop food pairings:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrilled asparagus and lemon‑garlic tofu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeared kingklip or ceviche with fresh herbs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft cheese: fresh goat’s or ricotta-style cheese\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eKate Says\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"This is a really honest, well-made wine from the most stunning wine estate, dedicated to making wines with a sense of place. This blend is zesty and complex which makes it a great foodie wine; it's mega with fish dishes.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eProducer Info\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWaterkloof\u003c\/strong\u003e is a coastal estate on the edge of South Africa’s Stellenbosch region, just 2 miles from the Atlantic Ocean. The Circle of Life White is a true expression of place, shaped by altitude, soil, sea breezes and a focus on biodiversity. No single grape defines it; instead, it brings together Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc and Semillon from south-facing slopes between 200 and 350 metres above sea level.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYields are kept extremely low (just 4 tonnes per hectare), with hand-harvesting done early in the morning to preserve freshness. Whole-bunch basket pressing is used to gently extract the juice without additives. The wine is fermented naturally — a portion as a co-fermented blend in old oak barrels, the rest added later in stainless steel — and aged on fine lees for complexity and texture. No acid, enzymes or unnecessary adjustments. Just honest, terroir-driven winemaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow it’s made:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSouth-facing vineyards on coastal slopes, 200–350m altitude\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrapes hand-harvested in the cool of morning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole-bunch pressed in a basket press, no additives used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePartial co-fermentation of Sauvignon Blanc and Chenin in old oak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAged six months on fine lees for weight and complexity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stellenbosch, South Africa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVintage:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2024\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Semillon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eABV:\u003c\/strong\u003e 13.5%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegan:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Textured, mineral white blend\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy we love it:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCircle of Life White is a wine that defies convention. It’s thoughtful, expressive and rooted in place — with every decision from vineyard to bottle designed to let the farm speak for itself. An ideal wine for those who love complexity without fuss.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Waterkloof","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46904279204037,"sku":"fph1789232311638","price":13.65,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7262\/0485\/files\/waterkloof-circle-of-life-white-2025_1.jpg?v=1789232316","url":"https:\/\/www.helvorae.shop\/products\/waterkloof-circle-of-life-white-2025","provider":"Lunarae","version":"1.0","type":"link"}