What makes Simonsig Woolworths Exclusive Selection Pinot Noir Rosé (previously labelled “Limited Release”) notable is that it has no added sulphur (R89.95 a bottle). I’ve found previous vintages have shown too much oxidative character but the … [Read more...]
Pio Cesare Barbaresco 1997 vs. Pio Cesare Barolo Ornato 1997
January 7, 2013 by Leave a Comment
The family tradition on New Year’s Eve is to gather around the table with some decent food and wine. The menu this year: Beetroot and vanilla gravalax and rooibos smoked salmon from the Luke Dale-Roberts Woolworths range on wholewheat … [Read more...]
Allan Mullins My Song White 2012
November 30, 2012 by Leave a Comment
At WineX last night, the chance to taste the two new ultra-premium wines bearing the name of Woolworths wine selector Allan Mullins. Allan Mullins My Song White 2012: 17/20 Price: R169 50% Sauvignon Blanc from Reyneke Wines in Stellenbosch, 50% … [Read more...]
Paul Cluver Woolworths Cabernet Franc Reserve 2010
November 15, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Yesterday a tasting of the new release wines made by Paul Cluver Estate on behalf of retailer Woolworths. Scores and tasting notes as follows: Ferricrete Riesling 2012: 16/20 Price: R69 Shy nose. Green apple flavour, zippy acidity. Juicy … [Read more...]
Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2012 vs. Nitida Woolworths Exclusive Selection Sauvignon Blanc 2012
July 16, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Two versions of Sauvignon Blanc from the much heralded 2012 vintage by Durbanville property Nitida. The standard label (R70 a bottle) is knock-out. A dusty note on the nose before a hugely concentrated palate with a wide range of flavour from lime to … [Read more...]
Villiera Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut 2007
June 3, 2012 by 1 Comment
Villiera Woolworths Vintage Reserve Brut 2007, winner of the trophy for Méthode Cap Classique at this year’s Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show really is impressive (price: R109.95 a bottle). 85% Pinot Noir and 15% Chardonnay, four years on the lees, it … [Read more...]
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