Boekenhoutskloof, Western Cape (South Africa) Sauvignon Blanc 2018

 The attractively priced “Porcupine Ridge” line of wines from South African standard-bearer Boekenhoutskloof have been good for years, but recently they’ve clearly moved up several clicks in quality.  The 2017 Merlot and Syrah are both terrific, and this Sauvignon Blanc also shows clear excellence with very expressive aromas and flavors of white melon and fresh citrus along with just enough herbal, grassy topnotes to add complexity without proving distracting.  If I made a wine this good, I’d put my name on it rather than branding it… even if my name were Boekenhoutskloof.