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A Tale of Cleverness & Caution
Discover a fable born out of wisdom, wit and survival — inspired by the delicate balance between land and sea that shapes our vines. Like the clever crab who outsmarted the heron, this expressive Sauvignon Blanc reveals both caution and courage: bright tropical fruit aromas lifted by mineral freshness, softened by Semillon’s floral grace and clay-born depth.
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O nce, on the sunlit shores of Mauritius, a clever crab named Krabie lived near a shallow lagoon. Krabie was cautious and always aware of the dangers lurking nearby, particularly from the herons that roamed the area. These tall birds, with their sharp beaks, were always on the lookout for a tasty meal. One day, a heron named Sirandann, who was known for his slyness, spotted Krabie scuttling along the water’s edge. Hungry and eager to catch the crab, Sirandann approached Krabie with a cunning plan. He decided to trick the crab into thinking he was a friend.“Good day, Krabie,” Sirandann said, leaning down with a smile. “I’ve noticed the water in this lagoon has been drying up lately. Soon, you’ll have no place to live. But I know of a wonderful, deep pond just beyond the hills, where you’ll have plenty of water and safety.”
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Krabie, though cautious, listened to the heron. “Why would you help me, Sirandann? We are not friends, and you are known to eat creatures like me.” “Oh, no, no!” Sirandann replied, shaking his head. “I’ve given up hunting crabs. I only eat fish now. I just want to help you find a better home.” Krabie, being clever, was suspicious but curious about what Sirandann had said. “Very well, Sirandann,” Krabie said slowly. “I’ll go with you to this new pond, but you must carry me gently in your beak. If you try any tricks, I will pinch you hard.”
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Sirandann agreed, hiding his true intentions. He gently picked up Krabie in his beak and started flying toward the hills. As they flew over the lagoon, Krabie noticed that Sirandann wasn’t heading toward any pond but was instead flying higher, looking for a place to devour him. Realizing the danger, Krabie quickly clamped his sharp claws onto Sirandann’s beak, causing the bird to squawk in pain. “Let me go, or I’ll pinch harder!” Krabie warned. Panicking and in pain, Sirandann swooped down and dropped Krabie safely back into the lagoon. The clever crab scurried back into the water, unharmed, while Sirandann flew off, humiliated and hungry. From that day on, Krabie remained more cautious, and Sirandann never tried to trick him again. The tale of the crab and the heron spread across the shores, teaching everyone that cleverness and caution can outwit even the most cunning of enemies.
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