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Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009

June 20, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Power packed.

Power packed.

The opening of some wines is more fraught than others – perhaps I hoped for too much from our bottle of Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009 last night but it turned out to be vaguely disappointing.

10% barrel fermented and nine months on the lees, alcohol by volume 14%, this was no shrinking violet. Green asparagus on the nose and palate – not overt but nevertheless defining. Also some white pepper – one of the nicer manifestations of pyrazine. Thick textured but balanced by great acidity – really perky. Undoubtedly a serious proposition but somehow difficult to enjoy.

Score: 87/100.

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Spioenkop 1900 Pinotage 2010

June 20, 2013 by 2 Comments

Koen and Lore Roose, importers of South African wine into Belgium for over a decade, acquired land in Elgin in 2005 intent on making their own wine. They’ve planted small parcels of Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Riesling and Sauvignon Blanc as well as … [Continue reading]

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Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Collection Chenin Blanc Grenache Blanc 2012

June 19, 2013 by 2 Comments

Leopard’s Leap was launched in 1999 to serve the UK market and volumes now amounts to 320 000 cases a year with it exported to 40 countries. Local sales make up 70 000 cases with 60% of this happening through the off-trade. How to build a home for … [Continue reading]

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Simonsig Gewürztraminer 2012

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

The observation I like about Gewürztraminer is that its fault lies only in having too much of everything, typically being both heavily scented and flavoured. The 2012 from Simonsig in Stellenbosch (R65 a bottle) which according to Platter’s … [Continue reading]

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Val du Charron Four White Legs 2011

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Val du Charron is situated in Wellington not far from the Bain’s Kloof Pass. The story goes that during the 19th century a horse with four white legs could traverse the pass toll-free and hence the name of this wine, which contains four white … [Continue reading]

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Credo Chenin Blanc 2010

June 18, 2013 by Leave a Comment

Stellenbosch Vineyards, formerly known as the “the company of wine people” has been enjoying success with its Credo Chenin Blanc 2010 – a place among this year’s Top 100 SA Wines and a silver medal at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine … [Continue reading]

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