Paul Cluver, Elgin (South Africa) Sauvignon Blanc 2017

 This wine is always very good, though this vintage is a bit different than usual.  The aromatics show less of the grassy, dried herb and citrus profile than in most years, which seems to have resulted from a growing season that was very dry — though not excessively hot.  The palate shows fruit notes recalling ripe melon and passion fruit, but there’s enough zingy citrus-style acidity in the finish to provide definition and cut.  Very successful, regardless of the rather unusual style.