Pieter Walser started Blank Bottle in Somerset West, South Africa, around 15 years ago. The way he looks and talks about wines is special, he tells stories and wants people to approach wine without prejudice. All of the Labels are designed by Pieter himself or sometimes friends and family. This release was made in honour of Pieter's old assistant winemaker Julia, as pictured on the label.
Don't Look Back is 100% Clairette, a white grape variety known for its inclusion in both red and white Chateauneuf du Pape. Here it is grown in the Swartland and Pieter has created a lightly textured, almost chalky wine. It displays both white peppercorns and freshly chopped green pepper with a hint of aniseed. There is balance with flavours of dried tropical fruits and confected lemons. A sherbety finish gives length to the delicate mineral texture.