2022 Meerlust Chardonnay
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Chardonnay
Nose: Appealing nose of apricot, peach, pear, lemon zest and floral notes with hints of toasted almonds
Palette:Stone fruit flavours with sleek, balanced, and crisp acidity. The wine remains vivacious and fresh on the finish with clean citrus fruit underpinned by minerality. The wine has a long, very pleasant lingering finish.
Food pairing:Grilled fish, shellfish, white meat, vegetable stew, brie, camembert
2022 Stellenrust Barrell Fermented Chenin Blanc
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Nose: Citrus, baked apple and some sweet spice
Palette: Lemon acidity defining the bruised apple and sweet spice flavours, framed by a slight woody astringency with vanilla hints. Long finish.
Food pairing: Trout, chicken, turkey, pork chops, seafood, guinea foul, salmon, goats cheese, tuna tartare, sushi, salt and pepper squid, scallops, fish cakes, onion tart.
Varietal: Chenin Blanc
Nose: Citrus, baked apple and some sweet spice
Palette: Lemon acidity defining the bruised apple and sweet spice flavours, framed by a slight woody astringency with vanilla hints. Long finish.
Food pairing: Trout, chicken, turkey, pork chops, seafood, guinea foul, salmon, goats cheese, tuna tartare, sushi, salt and pepper squid, scallops, fish cakes, onion tart.
2021 Springfield Special Cuvee Sauvignon Blanc
Region: Robertson, South Africa
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Nose: Green pepper, gooseberry, pineapple.
Palette: Passionfruit, minerality, flint, zesty with lime blossom and mown hay notes beginning to emerge.
Food pairing: Sellfish, smoked salmon, turkey, light chicken dishes, vegetables
Varietal: Sauvignon Blanc
Nose: Green pepper, gooseberry, pineapple.
Palette: Passionfruit, minerality, flint, zesty with lime blossom and mown hay notes beginning to emerge.
Food pairing: Sellfish, smoked salmon, turkey, light chicken dishes, vegetables
2019 Haute Cabriere Arnim Family Reserve Syrah Pinot Noir
Region: Franschhoek, South Africa
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Nose: Red fruits, spice and cedar
Palette: Cherry, clove, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, raspberry and oak
Food pairing: Lamb, duck, mushroom, game dishes
Varietal: Pinot Noir
Nose: Red fruits, spice and cedar
Palette: Cherry, clove, cedar, vanilla, tobacco, raspberry and oak
Food pairing: Lamb, duck, mushroom, game dishes
2021 Warwick First Lady Pinotage
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Pinotage
Nose: Mulled strawberries, cherry, and spice
Palette: Silky with red cherries, dark chocolate, floral notes, and cinnamon. Soft tannins add texture to an alluring floral and elegant finish
Food pairing: Beef, chicken, pepperoni pizza, braised short ribs, sausage.
Varietal: Pinotage
Nose: Mulled strawberries, cherry, and spice
Palette: Silky with red cherries, dark chocolate, floral notes, and cinnamon. Soft tannins add texture to an alluring floral and elegant finish
Food pairing: Beef, chicken, pepperoni pizza, braised short ribs, sausage.
2020 Rust en Vrede Estate Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Nose: Plum, capsicum, tobacco, blackberry, spice, earth.
Palette: Blackcurrant, cigar box, cassis, oak, nutmeg, dark chocolate, plum, bramble fruit, vanilla, liquorice, grippy tannins
Food pairing: Beef steak, lamb roast, venison, cheddar, parmesan.
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Nose: Plum, capsicum, tobacco, blackberry, spice, earth.
Palette: Blackcurrant, cigar box, cassis, oak, nutmeg, dark chocolate, plum, bramble fruit, vanilla, liquorice, grippy tannins
Food pairing: Beef steak, lamb roast, venison, cheddar, parmesan.