Yesterday a whizz through some examples of Nebbiolo, one of the great red grapes of Italy, typically high in acidity and firm of tannin. The variety is not widely planted in South Africa (25.09ha at the end of 2011) but Morgenster in Somerset West … [Read more...]
Morgenster 2010
March 1, 2013 by 2 Comments
The 2010 vintage was Henry Kotzé’s first at Morgenster in Somerset West after his move from Eikendal and the farm’s two Bordeaux-style reds from that year have just been released. The Lourens River Valley 2010 is a blend of 50% Cabernet … [Read more...]
Morgenster 2003 vs. Lourens River Valley 2003
September 10, 2012 by 1 Comment
Yesterday an interesting comparison between the Morgenster 2003 and the second-label Lourens River Valley 2003 from the Somerset West property where famously Pierre Lurton of Cheval Blanc consults. The flagship wine was a blend of 37% Cabernet … [Read more...]
Morgenster Italian Collection Nabucco 2009
November 29, 2011 by Leave a Comment
The Italian Collection reds from Morgenster in Somerset West are just as suave as owner Giulio Bertrand (himself originally of Italy) but I kinda wish they had just a little more mafia muscle about them. Tosca 2009 is a blend of 74% Sangiovese, … [Read more...]
VinJeanne Rosé 2010 vs. Morgenster Italian Collection Caruso 2011
November 28, 2011 by 1 Comment
Given the choice between a glass of still rosé and a double Tanqueray and tonic with a fresh slice of lemon and lots of ice why would anyone opt for the former? Bottom line is I really don’t get pink wine. On hearing this, part-time winemaker … [Read more...]
Château Sociando-Mallet 2001
August 11, 2011 by 3 Comments
Last night a blind tasting of Bordeaux 2001 vs. Stellenbosch 2001 at Wine Cellar, providers of a fine wine brokerage service and cellaring facilities. Wine of the night for me was Sociando-Mallet. Situated in the commune of St-Seurin north of … [Read more...]
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