Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts
Showing posts with label South Africa. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

De Grendal Rose

Cape of Good Hope, South Africa



55% Pinotage and 45% Cabernet Sauvignon

Attractive strawberry pink color. Ample fruit reminds of red berries, strawberries and watermelon. The wine has a crisp, dry finish with a very well-structured natural acidity.

Friday, November 18, 2011

Simonsig Chenin Blanc, Stellenbosch, South Africa

100% Chenin Blanc [Steen]



Beautiful aromas of apricots, with hints of kiwi fruit and pineapples. Well-balanced wine with excellent structure and dimensions, and pleasing acidity.
There is a lingering freshness in the finish.

Tuesday, October 4, 2011

Appollis Bordeaux Red Blend

Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot / Malbec / Petit Verdot



Opulent blackberry and plum aromas underlined by refined minerality. Exuberant, silky fun!

Appollis White

Charadonnay / Chenin Blanc / Viognier




Prominent peach and pineapple characters in a seamless blend that is generous, complex and elegantly fresh!

Sunday, August 21, 2011

Mulderbosch, Faithful Hound, R.S.A.

62% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Merlot 10% Petite Verdot 10% Malbec 8% Cabernet Franc

premiere-cote

Deep black cherry colour. A plethora of mulberry, blackcurrant with aromas of souboise (forest floor), pencil shavings and fresh roasted coffee bean. Full bodied, wafts of Christmas cake and black fruits complexed with spicy new oak.
Game birds, roast beef, lamb, steaks, meat stews, ratatouille, strong cheddar cheese.

Mulderbosch, Sauvignon Blanc, R.S.A.

92% Sauvignon Blanc 8% Semillion




A bright lemon-green color with a pronounced nose of lemon zest, green fig and black current held by floral note. Engaging concentration of clementine peel, Cape Gooseberry and Charentais melon; a rich texture that caresses the palate, offset by a perky acidity. Complex with a refreshing finish.
Serve with char-grilled artichokes; oysters; grilled line fish and shellfish; calamari; smoked salmon; seafood paella; chicken à la king; and oven baked goat's milk cheese.

Monday, January 24, 2011

Cocoa Hill Red Blend



Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Malbec

Nose of plum, freshly ground white pepper, and vanilla. Taste of dark red fruits too many spices to mention and silky tannins leading to a long finish.

Batches barrel aged for 14 months in second fill French oak barrels while some remained in stainless steel to retain freshness.

Various grilled meats, charcuterie.

Monday, December 27, 2010

Pearly Bay Rose




Many of South Africa’s vineyards are situated in the Western Cape. 
That Mediterranean like climate and diverse soils create quality grape production.


Berry and peach aromas and flavors carry through all of the way to the finish.
Small bubbles tickle the tongue, pleasing sweetness cascades into a soft and caressing finish.