by Ray Johnson | Nov 18, 2008 | Cabernet Sauvignon, Pinotage, South Africa, Syrah, Western Cape
Sebeka, Western Cape, “Cape Blend”, Shiraz Pinotage 2007 There’s a sense of sweet black fruit and oak in the nose that carries through in the mouth as well. The wine is extremely soft and low in acidity with a touch of residual sugar. The grapes are...
by Ray Johnson | Sep 19, 2008 | Chenin Blanc, South Africa, Western Cape
Sebeka, Western Cape, Chenin Blanc 2008 This is a softer version of Chenin than you might expect from South Africa. While the Chenin produced at Mulderbosch and Thelema have electrifying acidity, this has a softer touch of the acid hand and 6.5g/l of RS to round out...
by Ray Johnson | May 6, 2008 | 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
by Ray Johnson | May 6, 2008 | 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...
