Boplaas, The Wine Society's Generation Series South African Alvarinho, Western Cape, South Africa 2024

The small town of Calitzdorp is mostly known for the production of fortified port-like wines, but local producer Boplaas has instead specialised in table wines from Portuguese grapes, leveraging their ability to withstand hit and restraint acidity. In this expression of Alvarinho, of Vinho Verde and Galicia fame, a creamy layer of key lime pie, lemon curd and pear sorbet is lifted by crunchy green apple and white grapefruit zest. There's a fine reductive veil that adds subtle smokiness and mineral freshness.