Archive for May 6th, 2008

SA Pinot

Posted in May 6th, 2008

by Ray in Pinot Noir, South Africa, Walker Bay

Hamilton Russell Vineyards Walker Bay Pinot Noir 2006
Quite earthy, toasty and tannic. Grown, made, matured and bottled on the estate in Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, Hermanus 14% $31.99 at Bottle Barn Hamilton Russell

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Refreshers from the deep south

Posted in May 6th, 2008

by Ray in Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa, Stellenbosch, Western Cape

This flight features two wines from a personal favorite winery, Mulderbosch. Neither of these wines is shy in the acid department and the Sauvignon is particularly herbaceous - yummmm!
Mulderbosch Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc Steen op Hout 2007
P&B in Stellenbosch 13.5% $13.95 at Traverso’s
Mulderbosch Stellenbosch Western Cape Sauvignon Blanc 2007
P&B in Stellenbosch 12.5% $15.99 at Bottle Barn [...]

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