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All Posts Tagged ‘Stellenbosch’

Rainbow’s End, Limited Release Estate Cabernet Franc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 2, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

Rainbow’s End Limited Release Estate Cabernet Franc 2016 – A Confident Cabernet Franc with Depth

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, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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April 6, 2021
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Spier, Signature Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2019, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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September 24, 2020
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Raats, Original Unwooded Chenin Blanc 2015, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 15, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Raats, Red Jasper 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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June 14, 2019
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Ken Forrester, Sparklehorse Brut 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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October 8, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Neethlingshof Estate, Chenin Blanc 2016, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 22, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Aubergine, Chenin Blanc Noble Late Harvest 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 18, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Aubergine, Chenin Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 15, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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Oldenburg Vineyards, Barrel Selection Cabernet Franc 2014, Stellenbosch, South Africa, Wine Casual
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July 14, 2018
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by Reggie Solomon, Wine Casual

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]

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