Circumstance Cape Coral Mourvèdre from Waterkloof in Somerset West is one of the few pink wines around that I’m able to bear. The 2012 (R85 a bottle) underwent spontaneous fermentation which took five months to complete and then spent a further … [Read more...]
Hutcheson Port Colheita 1947
December 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Last night, a glass or two of Hutcheson Port Colheita 1947, still pretty impressive despite the bottle having significant ullage. The occasion was dinner at Waterkloof restaurant, hosted by Cees van Casteren to celebrate his Master of Wine … [Read more...]
Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc 2009
October 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
“Some of biodynamics is mumbo-jumbo but by applying it the vines are fundamentally better,” says Paul Boutinot on why he decided on this alternative approach for his Somerset West farm. For wine geeks, the essential measure of biodynamics must … [Read more...]
Circumstance Chenin Blanc 2009
October 2, 2012 by 1 Comment
Waterkloof in Somerset West became a Biodiversity & Wine Initiative Champion in 2008 and this year began the process towards official accreditation as a biodynamic farm. One of the most visible differences to conventional farming is the eight … [Read more...]
Peacock Ridge Shiraz 2011
August 15, 2012 by 1 Comment
Two new wines under the entry-level Peacock Ridge label from Waterkloof near Somerset West, both offering great quality relative to price. Peacock Ridge Chenin Blanc 2011: 15.5/20 Price: R59 a bottle Grapes from the Paardeberg, Swartland and … [Read more...]
Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc 2008
June 21, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Waterkloof Sauvignon Blanc is the flagship wine from the property of the same name in Somerset West. Grapes come from two vineyards on the Schapenberg, these planted in 1995 and having a south-westerly aspect – yields are low at around three tons a … [Read more...]
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