Scrutinise this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show results and you’ll notice a Cinsaut 2011 from Stellenrust in Stellenbosch won a silver medal in the “best niche red varieties” class. Though Cinsaut plantings have declined dramatically over … [Read more...]
CE’s top 12 wines of 2012
December 3, 2012 by 10 Comments
Below are my dozen most memorable wines of 2012. Beaumont Hope Marguerite Chenin Blanc 2011 Price: R150 This is a label which has been around for a while but under the careful stewardship of winemaker Sebastian Beaumont just seems to get more … [Read more...]
Stellenrust Chenin Blanc 2012
October 12, 2012 by 2 Comments
Stupendous value from Stellenrust in Stellenbosch for its standard-label 2012 Chenin Blanc. Intense citrus and peach, some burnt matchstick, hint of spice. Pure and focused. Great line of acidity. All this for only R40 a bottle. Score: 17/20. … [Read more...]
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