Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: Medium-intensity lemon in color, this wine has an aromatic nose of just-picked red apple, green pear, star fruit and apple blossom with hints of lees.[Read more]
Aubergine, Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A dessert wine that proves there is a future for aged chenin blanc that can compete with Bordeaux’s best sauvignon blanc and semillon blends.[Read more]
Aubergine, The Lost Observatory Carignan Syrah 2003, Swartland, South Africa
Tasting Note: Try this carignan-syrah blend and thank me later.[Read more]
Aubergine, Sauvignon Blanc Semillon 2013, Elgin, South Africa
Tasting Note: Sauvignon blanc and semillon are two complimentary bed fellows in this impressive, South-African, white blend.[Read more]
Aubergine, Chenin Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: If you ever get the chance to taste aged chenin blanc, avail yourself of the opportunity – particularly Aubergine’s white-labeled, 2008 version.[Read more]
Oldenburg Vineyards, Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A gentle, warm-weather cabernet franc with some cool-climate aromatics.[Read more]
Fram, Cinsault 2016, Citrusdal Mountain, South Africa
Tasting Note: This cinsault lacks flavor intensity and concentration.[Read more]
Lynx, Cabernet Franc 2015, Franschhoek, South Africa
Tasting Note: A family winery makes a cabernet franc that is enjoyable on its own, and good for everyday meal pairing.[Read more]
Hermanuspietersfontein, Swartskaap 2013, Sondagskloof, South Africa
Tasting Note: A basic-plus cabernet franc with hot-weather elements that overwhelm some of the potential cool-weather contributions.[Read more]
Leeu Passant, Dry Red Wine 2015, Western Cape, South Africa
Tasting Note: You can taste the cabernet franc in this red blend which tilts towards the old world but with a restrained, new world style.[Read more]
