Crocodile River White Blend
- Brand
- Crocodile River
- Appellation
- W.O. Western Cape
- Origin
- South Africa
- Colour / Type
- White
- Grape varieties
- Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
- Alcohol
- 12–13%
- Sugar
- 8 g/l
- Available sizes
- 750 ml
Crocodile River takes its name from the river that runs along the southern edge of South Africa's Kruger National Park, and the label puts its namesake front and centre: a crocodile surrounded by birds, its scales picked out in varnish. The wine itself comes from the Western Cape winelands at the other end of the country. The white blends Chenin Blanc, South Africa's most planted grape, with Sauvignon Blanc.
Tasting notes
Fresh and fruit-driven, with flavours of peach, lime and tropical lychee.
Grapes and region
About 60% Chenin Blanc and 40% Sauvignon Blanc, from W.O. Western Cape.
Winemaking
Harvested in February. Selected yeasts and three weeks of cool fermentation bring out the tropical fruit and freshness; the two varieties are blended after stabilisation.
Serving and storage
Serve with poultry or fish, or on its own.
Trade information
750 ml Bordeaux bottle, screw cap. 6 bottles per case (7.00 kg); 125 cases / 750 bottles per pallet (886 kg); 24 pallets / 18,000 bottles per container. EAN 6005028005048.