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Early Rider Sauvignon Blanc 2024
Grape Type Pronunciation: "so-vin-yon blonk"
Primary flavours
Granny Smith Apple
Guava
Kiwi
Lime Peel
Passionfruit
Peach
Asparagus
Basil
Capsicum
Celery
Cut Grass
Jalapeños
Details
Early Rider's classic Sauvvy B is turned up a notch! It's packed with ripe tropical fruit hits - we're talking passionfruit, kiwi and guava. Backed up by zingy citrus lime peel and grapefruit, and hints of asparagus and grass too! It's high acidity brings bright juiciness to it's beautifully balanced round body!

Introducing Early Rider - a rule-breaking, horizon-chasing collab between GPD and the endlessly curious crew at Fram Wines, helmed by the maverick himself, Thinus Krüger. Based out of the ruggedly beautiful Western Cape in South Africa, Thinus is the kind of winemaker who'd rather sail off the map than play it safe - exactly the kind of energy we like to bottle! With Early Rider, we're channeling his spirit of adventure into a lineup of wines that are bright, bold, and unashamedly full of personality. Think of these as the wines your more interesting friends bring to dinner - expressive, a little rebellious, and always up for a good story. This partnership came from a mutual love of wines that don’t just taste good, but feel good. Not just technically smart (though they absolutely are), but emotionally resonant - wines that make you sit back and go, “damn, that’s delicious.” From sun-drenched mountain vineyards to sea-breezy slopes, Early Rider is our way of riding shotgun with one of the Cape’s most idiosyncratic winemakers. Expect character. Expect charm. Expect a few surprises. Because when the captain’s got a shaky hand and a fearless heart, the ride is never boring.
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Taste Profile
This wine’s tasting notes.
Sweetness
lowmediumhigh
Body
lightmediumfull
Fruitiness
nonesomelots
Tannins
lowmediumhigh
Acidity
lowmediumhigh
Oak
nonesomelots
Alcohol
low (under 12%)medium (12-14%)high (14%+)
Taste Summary
This wine’s tasting notes are leaning towards medium bodied, low sweetness, with high acidity, very fruity, low tannins, medium alcohol and no oak.
Specs
Region
Western Cape
country
South Africa
Grape type
Sauvignon Blanc
Wine Maker
Fram Wines
Alcohol
12.5%
Vintage
2024
Cellar period
1-3 years
Closure
Screw Cap
Production method
Vegan
Temperature
Cold 5°C-8°C
Pairing guide
Zesty, zippy, and packed with lime, passionfruit, and freshly cut grass, Early Rider Sauvignon Blanc is a total no-brainer for bright, flavour-packed dishes. It’s absolutely perfect with goat’s cheese salads, fresh sushi rolls, or a zingy ceviche. It also plays really nicely with green veggies like asparagus, peas, and rocket, and absolutely loves anything with a bit of tang—think Greek salad, Vietnamese spring rolls, or even a fresh tomato bruschetta. For a cheat-day snack? Pair it with salt and vinegar crisps for a surprisingly epic match.
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Food
Lots of Herbs
Green Beans
Noodles
Tastes
Light
Crisp
Zesty
Moods
Always A Winner
Relaxed
Seasons
Summer
Spring
Recipe Matches
Wine region
Western Cape, South Africa
The Western Cape is the overarching region that encompasses 22 wine regions within South Africa. Bounded to the west and south by the huge cooling influences of the South Atlantic and Indian Oceans and with ranges of hills and mountains creating not just some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world of winemaking but also plateaus and valleys that expose and shelter vineyards to and from the sun and sea resulting in a myriad of different terroirs.The varietals grown within the Western Cape are varied, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Pinotage among the most common grown varieties across the region.
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