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Goats do Roam 2005 In Villages Red - Rhone Blends Red Wine

Sep 1st, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Goats do Roam from South Africa. An innovative blend of rich spicy Shiraz and a brooding Pinotage, with Mourvedre adding spice and tannin structure. Full bodied, ripe tannins with good length and structure, backed by careful oaking. This wine certainly has the structure and tannin to age for 3 - 5 [...]

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Meerlust 2001 Merlot - Red Wine

Aug 25th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Meerlust from South Africa. This noble varietal is blended with 10% Cabernet Sauvignon displaying a classic cassis flavor with silky, savory tannins. Soft and spicy at an earlier age, with rounded berry flavors, this is a deep garnet-colored wine. It will develop further in the bottle for 5 - 10 years. [...]

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Excelsior 2005 Cabernet Sauvignon - Red Wine

Aug 19th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Excelsior from South Africa. Appearance: Blackish plum in color Aroma: Ripe blackcurrents and plummy fruit with toasty oak aromas balanced by soft, ripe tannins Palate: Good structure with soft, clean finish Food suggestions: Hearty meat dishes, stews, steak
 

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Guardian Peak 2004 Frontier - Red Wine

Jun 16th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Guardian Peak from South Africa. Bouquet: The complex aroma of the delicious wine is dominated by the red berry flavours and supported by some cedar, vanilla spice from the barrels. The cumin spice, almond and candy floss also complement the aroma of the wine. Palate: The aroma of red berries [...]

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Mulderbosch 2004 Faithful Hound - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

May 23rd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Mulderbosch from South Africa. Blend: 47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Pertit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc This wine displays a deep ruby color. Blackcurrant, coffee, nutmeg, all spice, forest floor and mulberry aromas entice the nose. This follows through on the palate together with ripe [...]

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MAN Vintners 2005 Pinotage - Red Wine

Apr 20th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by MAN Vintners from South Africa. Blend: 90% Pinotage, 10% Shiraz Pinotage is South Africa’s indigenous grape varietal, a genetic cross between Cinsaut and Pinot Noir. It’s a unique grape that produces rustic, simple, and appealing reds. It’s the perfect match for South African cuisine which is primarily meat based. [...]

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Buitenverwachting 2004 Riesling Constantia - White Wine

Apr 1st, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Buitenverwachting from South Africa. This off-dry wine was made in a Mosel style and offers pink grapefruit as well as fresh notes of Granny Smith apples. Displays an elegant, nutty mouthfeel, with good acidity and notes of pepper. Has an elegant sweet-sour finish.
 

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Fairview 2004 Sauvignon Blanc - White Wine

Mar 24th, 2011 by admin | 0

White Wine by Fairview from South Africa. A harmoneous blend of  Sauvignon grapes from different ares with the Costal Region, Gnarled 40 year old, unirrigated bush vines provide the base of this wine and provide it’s rich, expressive style.    A Sauvignon Blanc with clean gooseberry, green pepper, and fig aromas. 5 months [...]

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Ernie Els 2002 Blend - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Mar 23rd, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Ernie Els from South Africa. Producing a wine made up of five Bordeaux varieties to reflect the unique diversity of the Stellenbosch terroir. This wine, made by cellarmaster Louis Strydom, is Ernie Els and Jean Engelbrecht’s vision to produce an exceptional wine, reflecting their respective commitment to quality. Mediterranean with [...]

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Vilafonte 2003 Series M - Bordeaux Blends Red Wine

Mar 15th, 2011 by admin | 0

Red Wine by Vilafonte from South Africa. Series M. This wine is more Merlot based; still a blend, but using the Merlot, and Malbec with Cabernet to give it some backbone. It is more supple, more fruit forward; with silky texture in the mouth, good length, and very approachable and succulent. Merlot 41% [...]

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