Six wines from three different regions of SA in a late summer garden
tasting.
Name: The Rustler Chenin Blanc 2011
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Western Cape
WO
ABV: 13%
Tasting
notes: Beautifully pale golden in colour with a slight fizz lasting just
for a short while.
Citric on the nose with hints of lime and some mineral notes. On
the palate, sweetish attack opening up into citrus freshness with flavours of green
apple and apricot. Lovely round finish with a pleasant bitterness.
Pairing: seafood,
pasta with creamy sauces, goat cheese.
RRP: £7.99
Name: Mont
Destin Chenin Blanc 2010
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Coastal
Region WO
ABV: 14%
Tasting
notes: Light golden in colour with silver reflexes. Very aromatic on the
nose revealing citric and buttery notes and hints of pineapple. On the palate
it’s elegant with flavours of baked apples, ripe pear and papaya. Round and
balanced with a long and pleasant finish.
Pairing: sea fish or
white meat based dishes with rich sauces, cream cheese.
RRP: £12.99
Name :
Le Geminus Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2010
Country : South Africa
Appellation : Western Cape
WO
ABV : 13%
Tasting
notes: Light golden
and brilliant in colour. Complex on
the nose it reveals notes of jasmine; lemon grass and some nuttiness. On the
palate it is balanced, with a good body and flavours of ripe apricots and grass
blade. It gradually opens up to reveal a lovely citric notes leading to a long
and nutty finish.
Pairing: seafood,
Asian dishes, strong-flavoured cheese.
RRP : £16.99
Name:
Groenendal Vineyards Merlot 2011
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Wellington
WO
ABV: 14%
Tasting
notes: Ruby in colour. On the nose reveals notes of raisins, red fruit
and cinnamon.
Medium-bodied on the palate with a ripe fruit attack and gentle
tannins nicely balanced by acidity.
Pairing: Seasoned
roasted white meats, semi-hard cheese.
RRP: £8.49
Name: The
Chocolatier Shiraz 2011
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Western Cape
WO
ABV: 14.5%
Tasting
notes: Deep purple in colour with violet reflexes. Ripe plum and earthy on
the nose with some notes of black pepper and chocolate. On the palate it’s round
and rich with mature fruit, tamed tannins, a good grip and quite a long finish.
Pairing: spicy white
meat, grilled lamb chops.
RRP: £8.99
Name: The
Grinder Pinotage 2011
Country: South Africa
Appellation: Western Cape
WO
ABV: 14%
Tasting
notes: Deep purple in colour. Lovely notes of ripe plums and blackcurrant
with some hints of butter. On the palate it’s fruity with flavours of chocolate
and coffee. Round and balanced with a prolonged finish revealing pleasant hints
of cloves.
Pairing: Roasted or braiied
red meats, cold cuts, semi-hard cheese.
RRP: £10.99
All samples courtesy of Laithwaites.
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