Stellenbosch lies 45 km east of Cape Town. It was established as a wine region in 1679. Soils and climate vary, from sandy alluvial loam along the valley floors and river courses to deep decomposed granite on the hillsides. The climate is tempered by the Atlantic sweeping into False Bay a short drive from the town. It is best known for red wines produced from classic varieties and is home to some of South Africa's greatest estates.
Tasting notes: Red berry fruit aromatics are complemented by spice reminiscent of cloves and nutmeg. A supple tannin structure with hints of dark chocolate flavours is revealed on the palate oak matured for 14 months.
Tasting notes: Red berry fruit aromatics are complemented by spice reminiscent of cloves and nutmeg. A supple tannin structure with hints of dark chocolate flavours is revealed on the palate oak matured for 14 months.
Tasting notes: Passionfruit, green herbal notes with a flint on the nose. Structured, yet elegant palate with slight green pepper and initial fruit carrying through. Dry crisp finish with a rewarding, clean after taste.
Tasting notes: Pears with hints of flowers and ginger spice, together with the creaminess and richness derived from the 2007 Rustenberg Chardonnay lees, enhances the nose and carries through to the palate. This crisp, unoaked style of Chardonnay has a clean & dry finish. (ewine.co.za)
Tasting notes: A full bodied & generous chardonnay, whilst still managing to retain a crisp acidity. Lots of ripe tropical fruit & creaminess are balanced by a minerality typical of the variety. This wine has a long , pleasant lingering finish indicating the richness and persistence of the 2008 vintage.
Tasting notes: Meerlust Estate has 6 Merlot vineyards which all produce very different but complementary wines used in the Merlot blend. Fermented in stainless steel tanks then, following malolactic fermentation, matured in 300 litre oak casks for 18 months then aged for a further 2 years in bottle before release.
Tasting notes: This classy, medium bodied pinot noir offers an abundance of plum and red cherry supported by a fine and dense tannin structure. The wine exudes volume and a carries through to a vivacious savoury finish.
Tasting notes: This "baby-Rubicon" is superb value, being made from the younger vines that in future vintages will be destined for the Estate's show stopping wine. Outclasses anything from Bordeaux at this price.
Tasting notes: Powerful primary nose of blackcurrant, cigar box and smoked meat. On the palate the wine shows remarkable approachability with intense dark fruit juiciness. Tannins are still structured but there is plenty of fruit density to reward further aging.
Tasting notes: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon from their finest vineyard and 100% new oak. Upfront perfume, intermingled with concentrated cassis, black cherries & some herbaceousness. This multi-layered wine is currently accessible, but will repay further cellaring.
Tasting notes: This wine is complex and stylish, with bags of ripe blackcurrant and coffee flavours. There is a lovely sweet fruit character on the palate. The finish is long and firm.
Price: £19.95
Size: 75cl
Colour/style: Red
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Tasting notes: Unwooded. Savoury and stylish; this wine shows great complexity in style, texture and palate weight. There is a freshly mown hay character, with a hint of lime. Wonderfully complex and fresh.
Tasting notes: This wine shows an alluring array of mouth-filling dark berry flavours with a lush seductive texture and an exceptionally long finish. Hand picked and sorted this Pinotage will complement a juicy steak perfectly.
Tasting notes: The flagship wine is an elegant and complex blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot. An opulent and full bodied-wine that displays rich, concentrated berry fruit with polished tannins and a lingering finish.
