Rainbow’s End, Limited Release Estate Cabernet Franc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: One of the wonderful things about cabernet franc is its many expressions.[Read more]
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Mulderbosch Single-Vineyard Block W Chenin Blanc 2014 – Ripe, Unctuous Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch with Golden Fruit & Honeyed Notes
Mulderbosch, Single-Vineyard Block W Chenin Blanc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A ripe, unctuous chenin blanc from Stellenbosch with golden fruit and honeyed notes.[Read more]
Spier Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019 – Terrific Price Point for the Quality
Spier, Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A riper-styled sauvignon blanc filled with tropical fruit flavors and at a terrific price point for the quality.[Read more]
Raats Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc 2015 – A Great Entry-Level Chenin
Raats, Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A bright, unoaked, dry chenin blanc from a noted South-African-wine producer that is a great entry level chenin.[Read more]
Raats Red Jasper 2014 – A Beautiful Cabernet-Franc Dominated Red Blend
Raats, Red Jasper 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A cabernet-franc dominated, Bordeaux-styled red blend from South Africa that delivers beautiful fruit and value for the price point.[Read more]
Ken Forrester Sparklehorse Brut 2016 – A Sparkling Chenin Blanc with Biscuit Notes
Ken Forrester, Sparklehorse Brut 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa
Tasting Note: A high-acid South African sparkling chenin blanc abounding with green-fruit and biscuit notes.[Read more]
Neethlingshof Estate Chenin Blanc 2016 – Slightly Petillant with Apple & Pear Fruit
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 – Proves South Africa’s Aged Chenin Blanc Future
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 Chenin Blanc 2008 – A Lovely, Complex, Aged Chenin Blanc
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 – A Gentle Warm-Weather Cab Franc with Some Cool-Climate Aromatics
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]
