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Boschendale The Pavillion Blanc 2008/2009 – Franschoek JP 3 star
Chenin Blanc | Colombard | Sauvignon Blanc | Hanepoot
Upfront fruit and hints of musk-sweet aromatics. A complex palate enriched with peach, apple and pear freshness.
Buitenverwachting Buiten Blanc 2008/2009 – Constantia JP 3.5 star
85% Sauvignon Blanc | 15% Chenin Blanc
Full bodied blend with ripe gooseberry, green pepper, green melon and hints of tropical fruits.
Strandveld Adamastor 2008 – Elim JP4.5 star
56% Sauvignon Blanc | 44% Semillon
2009 Old Mutual Trophy Silver. 2009 Veritas Silver. 2009 Top SA Blend.
Wet gravel with an intense flintiness, combined with green fig aromas. Full and creamy on the pallet, with a combination of toasted oask flavours and a dry minerality on the aftertaste.
Haute Cabrière 2009 – Franschoek JP 3.5 star
60% Chardonnay | 40% Pinot Noir
Firm acidity and an abudance of ripe fruit on the bouquet and palate. The aftertaste lingers long after with the flavours of fruit.
Adoro Naudé 2007/2008 – Western Cape JP 4.5 star
72% Chenin Blanc | 19% Semillon | 9% Sauvignon Blanc
partly wooded with a perfect balance of Old World complexity and New World fruit structure. Peach, pineapple and plum on the nose with full bodied rip fruit on the palate.
St Anna NV – Western Cape JP 2 star
80% Chenin Blanc | 20% Gewurztraminer
Rich and fruity, naturally sweet blend, with ripe tropical fruit fragrances and flavours and attractive floral and spice nuances.
Kupferberger Auslese NV – Western Cape JP 2 star
70% Bukkertraube | 30% Chenin Blanc
Natural sweet with youthful aftertaste of honey and raisins.
Nederburg Rosé 2009 – Paarl JP 3 star
Cinsaut | Cabernet Sauvignon | Merlot | Cabernet Franc | Malbec | Pinotage
Lovely pale red colour with soft fruity aromas with a abudance of strawberry and a fruity refreshing finish.
Lanzerac Rosé 2009/2010 – Stellenbosch JP not yet tested
100% Shiraz
Forthcoming nose with a full arrange os early summer fruit like sweet strawberries, youngberry and cranberry. The palate is fresh and clean with a linger finish.
Boschendal Blanc de Noir 2009/2010 – Franschoek JP 2.5 star
38% Merlot | 29% Cabernet Sauvignon | 13% Shiraz | 12% Ruby Cabernet | 4% Pinotage | 4% Cinsaut
A distinctive salmon, almost copperlike colour. Red fruit and strawberries on the nose. Off-dry delicious and elegant flavours.
JP –John Platter SA Wine Guide Rating (max 5 star)
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