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Key facts

Country
South Africa
Region
Western Cape
Grape
Sauvignon Blanc
Sémillon
Vintage
2012
Producer
Home of Origin Wine
Winemaker
Hermias Hugo
Stopper
Screwcap
ABV
12

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Tasting Notes

A highly aromatic, with gooseberry, citrus and grassy overtones.

Refreshingly crisp, with a lovely zesty acidity.

The complex combination of grass, white fruit (pears, apples and white peaches), green fig and asparagus with mineral undertones are confirmed on the palate with a wonderful balance supported by a crisp, lively acidity and a long finish.

Storage Instructions

To enjoy this wine at its best, drink within 1 year of purchase.

Background

History

More than 350 years of experience within the South African wine industry, led to these building components of this complete blend.

Winemaking details

Hermias Hugo

Regional info

Selected Vineyards from the Coastal Region in the Western Cape.

Customer Reviews & Ratings

4.1 Stars Based on 28 Reviews

4 Stars

Very drinkable

By NickiJ
01 May 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 35-44

Lovely, good vaule, easy drinking wine. Great as an aperitif or with food

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4 Stars

Family favourite

By Annie95
26 April 2013
Novice
Female, aged 65 or Over

Good wine for a fair price our family favourite Dry and crisp

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5 Stars

Summer slurping!

By Peemies
23 April 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2012 vintage

Today, I found this wine perfect accompaniment to crevettes and salad while sitting in the sunshine. It was so delicious that it didn't last very long. Thank goodness there are 5 more bottles in the cupboard!

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4 Stars

This wine is good

By cristinef
22 April 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

Love the title and the wine is lovely and fruity goes with any food

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4 Stars

As expected

By Ambrosia
16 April 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

Bought with 25% off and this is a typical Sauvignon being fruity with a touch of sweetness. A good quaffing wine

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4 Stars

subtle roar

By caram
31 March 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2012 vintage

nose, grapes, citrus, nectarines, touch of pepper. taste, citrus, tangy, fizzy on the tongue. aftertaste, slightly sweet, sour, tangy sherbert. cheeks "buzz" for sometime afterwards. a touch thin on flavour in the middle but very refreshing and palate cleaning, a great summer wine.

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3 Stars

A Good Steady Tipple

By Kathy246
16 March 2013
Novice
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2012 vintage

This uncomplicated wine makes a good second bottle at a dinner party.

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5 Stars

WELL WORtH THE MONEY

By HampshireNeil1
13 March 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

When discounted this wine is a really good value Sauvignon Blanc and ideal with chicken and pork dishes. Would certainly buy again.

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5 Stars

Lovely crisp fresh wine

By Captbob
24 February 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2012 vintage

This is a really nice crisp wine. Good on its own or with seafood. Unmissable when on offer. Looking forward to the summer when able to sit with a cool glass of this in the garden

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5 Stars

Most enjoyable reasonably priced wine

By Enjoydavin
21 February 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

Good value for easy drinking. I would buy this wineagain when it is on offer.

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4 Stars

A lovely little wine

By Karen58
15 February 2013
Explorer
Female, aged 45-54

This is a great crisp, dry wine. It's good with or without food. Great value for money. Had some bought for Xmas and bought a case once we'd tried it!

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4 Stars

A nice change

By
14 February 2013
Dabbler
Male, aged 35-44

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Usually buy NZ Sauvignon Blanc (like the Post) when the deals are on but fancied a change. picked this at random due to some good reviews ands found it very easy to drink and a nice alternative. Would recommend

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3 Stars

Not a bad tipple for the price

By BillyG
13 February 2013
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

Don't get me wrong this is a mass produced quasi industrial drop of plonk, but it has its virtues. Price is good, taste is surprisingly ok, but do remember to drink it nicely chilled. For a party or some such event where you need quantity with some quality this ticks the boxes. Worth a try.

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5 Stars

Lion's Gate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon

By NorfolkBroad
19 January 2013
Dabbler
Female, aged 65 or Over

I like a light white wine with rich meals and this wine fits the bill exactly. Refreshing and tasty.

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4 Stars

Excellent wine.

By Oldchap
02 December 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2012 vintage

Enjoyable crisp fruity wine. Well worth buying particularly when on offer.

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5 Stars

Mmmmm nice......

By stroll153
25 November 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 45-54

I enjoy wine but i'm no expert, I just know that this one is VERY nice.

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5 Stars

Fabulous and great value

By Pat68
25 November 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 65 or Over

Having bought this wine in the Tesco store and been delighted with it, I decided to buy in bulk from Tesco on line. This wine is going to be brought out at Christmas as I am certain it will be enjoyed by many.

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4 Stars

Excellent wine

By Weeviesticks
25 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2012 vintage

Excellent wine with good citrus notes and avery easy drinking wine. Made even better when on offer.

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5 Stars

excellent value

By Sidney
25 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 55-64

A lovely fruity wine that can be enjoyed either on its own or with a meal. A very refreshing drink with a wonderfully lingering after taste. Fantastic value for money.

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4 Stars

Really enjoyed this wine

By Jolyon
04 November 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 45-54

This review is for the 2011 vintage

If you can get this for under five pounds its a good deal. Quite smooth and refined. The Rose equivalent is also recommended.

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4 Stars

looks good

By bazz
24 October 2012
Novice
Male, aged 65 or Over

This review is for the 2011 vintage

really looks good and taste very blanc witch makes it a good table wine

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3 Stars

Well it's all gone!

By slurpers2
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Female, aged 55-64

I just went to check the vintage to find it has all been drunk! And I think we bought quite a few bottles when it was on special offer. It was an okay white wine for the money and tended to be drunk on it!s own without food as an aperatif or as a 'party' drink. It was okay at the special offer price- not sure about double that though!

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3 Stars

When price is all important

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24 October 2012
Expert
Male, aged 55-64

If you're a sauvignon blanc drinker, but need it on a budget, then this may fit the bill. It is drinkable, probably okay for parties, but not for the discerning drinker.

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4 Stars

Experience

By aNNIE
24 October 2012
Explorer
Female, aged 55-64

This review is for the 2010 vintage

Excellent value, taste from this wine. GreAT IWTH ALL MEAT DISHES. tHOROUGHLY ENJOYED CHANCE OF TRYING THIS VINEYARD AND WOULD DEFINITELY BUY IT AGIN

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4 Stars

Exceptional value for money

By RogerF
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 65 or Over

Lion's Gate Sauvignon Blanc Semillon is a very easy drinking, quality white wine with no vices - lovely bottle & great price If you can find it for under £4 a bottle buy all you can get Good value at £4.50 a bottle & very enjoyable

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4 Stars

Summer BBQ wine.

By Ninee
24 October 2012
Beginner
Female, aged 35-44

Lovely fresh crisp flavours,very enjoyable with sunshine and BBQ. Will definitely buy again.

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5 Stars

A fantastic wine!!

By Marko13
24 October 2012
Dabbler
Male, aged 45-54

This is an excellent wine which is bursting with flavours. I would recommend this wine to anybody looking for a wine which is easy to drink with any kind of food or on its own.

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2 Stars

Very disappointing

By jinjamiki
24 October 2012
Explorer
Male, aged 65 or Over

Completely unexceptional. A glass of sparkling water would have made a more interesting accompaniment to a wonderful fish pie. I'm not sure what I will do with the other five bottles. I found this wine neither pleasant nor unpleasant.

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