The change in stylistic direction on the soon-to-be released 2011 vintage of Nebbiolo from Steenberg is immediately noticeable and to be applauded. Whereas the 2010 (currently selling for R220) underwent malolactic fermentation in new oak and was … [Read more...]
Poderi Aldo Conterno Colonnello 2004
April 13, 2013 by 6 Comments
A recent review of M. Marengo Barolo Brunate 2008 generated much debate about what constituted good Barolo (see here). I thought it all a bit brutish but admittedly don’t drink enough of the stuff to argue my position with any … [Read more...]
Steenberg Semillon 2011
January 8, 2013 by 2 Comments
Some grapes are destined to work better in blends than on their own. With respect to Argentina, who really wants to drink single-variety Malbec? Petit Verdot unaccompanied is always overbearing for me while Mourvèdre alone is just unnecessarily hard … [Read more...]
Steenberg HMS Rattlesnake Sauvignon Blanc 2011
December 6, 2012 by 1 Comment
Last night, dinner at Grande Provence for the announcement of the Top 6 Méthode Cap Classique as well as the Top 6 Sauvignon Blanc as featured in the December/January issue of Classic Wine, the magazine published by Gauteng music station Classic FM. … [Read more...]
Steenberg Special Release Sauvignon Blanc 1992
June 19, 2012 by 5 Comments
The 2011 of the Sauvignon Blanc Reserve from Constantia property Steenberg, which won gold at the Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show, happens to be the last vintage of this wine to be released. It’s a single vineyard wine, the block in question planted in … [Read more...]
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