Kleine Oranjerie Terrarium Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
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Product specifications
| Wine type | White wine |
|---|---|
| Winery | Wildberg |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | Western Cape |
| Appellation | Western Cape |
| Grape variety | Sauvignon Blanc |
| Vintage | 2025 |
| Taste profile | Refined |
| Alcohol content | 13% |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Halal | No |
| Type | Quiet |
| Colour | White |
| Volume | 0.75 liters |
| Closure | Cork |
| Serving temperature | 8 to 10 degrees Celsius |
| No added sulphites | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Alcohol-free | No |
Tasting Note Kleine Oranjerie Terrarium Semillon Sauvignon Blanc
An elegant and surprisingly complex white wine from South Africa, made from Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc. The nose combines citrus, lemongrass, and white flowers with riper notes of tropical fruit, honeydew melon, and a hint of hay and fennel.
On the palate, the wine is beautifully balanced. The Sauvignon Blanc provides lively freshness and citrus, while the Semillon adds more body, softness, and a slightly creamy texture. Notes of grapefruit, lime, and passion fruit come together with a subtle honeyed and herbaceous undertone. The finish is fresh, clean, and elegant.
Food Pairing
A versatile wine that pairs excellently with Thai green curry, roast chicken, spicy mango salad, sushi, shellfish, and light Asian dishes. It also makes a lovely aperitif, precisely because it has more structure than an average crisp Sauvignon Blanc.
Additional Information
The Terrarium is a South African interpretation of the classic Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc combination known from Bordeaux. The grapes come from vineyards in Franschhoek and the Coastal Region of the Western Cape. The result is deliberately different from a bone-dry, crisp Sauvignon: the wine has more texture, ripe fruit, and complexity.
The Semillon from Franschhoek is fermented in large 600-liter French and Austrian oak barrels and then aged in barrels for approximately 10 months. The Sauvignon Blanc is fermented separately in stainless steel tanks and also remains on the lees for about 10 months. Only then are both components blended. The final blend is then left to rest in tank for about six weeks before being filtered and bottled.
This explains why this wine has both freshness and creaminess and structure. The Sauvignon Blanc provides tension; the Semillon and oak aging give the wine more depth.
Wine Scores/Awards
- Top 100 – The Wine Merchant (2016), 2014 vintage
- Gold – International Wine Challenge (2014), 2012 vintage
- Gold – Sommelier Wine Awards (2014), 2012 vintage
- Silver – Sommelier Wine Awards (2014), 2013 vintage
Fun Fact
Semillon and Sauvignon Blanc together form a classic white Bordeaux blend. However, in the Terrarium, these two grapes have a very different effect: the South African origin and the different vinification methods result in a wine that is simultaneously fresh, creamy, and aromatic.
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