Episode 3 - South African Sauvignon Blanc

Welcome to Bibendum Radio! In this new series of podcast debates, we invite industry experts to discuss a variety of hot topics.

In episode three we gathered wine geeks from across the trade to talk about the increased quality and changing styles of South African Sauvignon Blanc, where these wines sit on the world stage, and the current challenges faced in South Africa.

The experts: 
Etienne Pansegrauw, owner of Hammer & Tongs in Farringdon
Johann Fourie, Benguela Cove head winemaker
Rollo Gabb, Journey’s End managing director
Elona Hesseling, Bibendum brand marketing
Gergely Barsi Szabo, Bibendum Fine Wine sales
Tom Davey, Bibendum business development

The wines: 
Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Journey's End The Weather Station Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Springfield Estate Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2016
Benguela Cove Estate Sauvignon Blanc 2017