Chenin Blanc from Elgin intrigues – might the ward’s cool-climate growing conditions result in greater purity and freshness than usual? Amatra 2012, made by Catherine Marshall, is indeed a wine (R85 a bottle from Wine Concepts in Newlands) for … [Read more...]
Paul Cluver Seven Flags Pinot Noir 2010
April 9, 2013 by 1 Comment
“The environment is such that you have to up your game,” says Paul Cluver, managing director of Paul Cluver Estate Wines in Elgin, regarding the increasing number of producers coming to market with Pinot Noir. Today saw the release of the 2010 … [Read more...]
Lothian Vineyards Pinot Noir 2011
March 6, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Local Pinot Noir, I’m watching you. Lothian Vineyards in Elgin was established in 2004, first bottling in 2010, and counts another newbie but the already prestigious Shannon Vineyards as its immediate neighbour. The 2011 comes from a 2.25 ha … [Read more...]
Hannay Sauvignon Blanc 2012
December 5, 2012 by 3 Comments
Yesterday a tasting of 18 examples of Sauvignon Blanc from the ward of Elgin. “I want people to realise that cool climate doesn’t equal “green”. It equals extra hang-time and riper flavours,” says James Downes, co-owner and viticulturist at … [Read more...]
Paul Cluver Pinot Noir 2010
August 30, 2012 by 2 Comments
Yesterday the new releases from Paul Cluver Estate in Elgin. Scores and tasting notes below: Paul Cluver Gewürztraminer 2012: 16/20 Price: R75 Unusually shy nose for this variety – slight rose petal note. Lime fruit, bright acidity, dry … [Read more...]
Iona Sauvignon Blanc 2012
August 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Sauvignon Blanc from Iona in Elgin usually takes at least 12 months from vintage to open up but the 2012 (R107.50) bottled a week ago is already looking great. Expressive without being at all exaggerated, it shows aromas of citrus, fynbos and … [Read more...]
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