Prince Albert Valley, Western Cape

Franschhoek Cellar

The Huguenot Chenin Blanc 2022

Sa chenin.
Feels a bit of a product.

Some tropics, πŸ‘, 🍏 grapefruit and some vanilla.

Full body.
Medium + acidity.

Long 🎯 with a backbone of bitterness

Really Improved pasta with NYT 'all purpose green sauce' and gauda with truffles cheese grated on top.

All in all nice in the evening.
Not so good the next day.
β€” 5 months ago

Robertson Winery

The Gooseberry Bush Colombard Sauvignon Blanc 2021

New grape for me tonight. This one was 60% colombard with 40% sauv blanc. Enjoyed this one. The Colombard seemed to tone down the limey/grassy/minerality I find with most sauv blancs. Knew it was a sauv blanc, but want so β€œin your face”. I would look for this one again in a heartbeat. Was a 2 1/2 hr drive to the store where we bought this first one! But will look and see if I can get it closer. Was a softer, more subtle sauv blanc character. Had the grassy/ limey quality with hints of tropical fruits. Fantastic siping wine. β€” 9 months ago

Matthew HeyboerEthan HeyboerJody Wycech
with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

At Jiko - halibut for dinner. β€” a month ago

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend 2020

JFP
9.0

Definitely a keeper for any dinner β€” 2 months ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

This is a BIG Pinot. Big, fruit dominated nose, with a little herbal spice on the back end, with hints of black olive and rose permeating throughout. Big palate and body, with an herbal, hay or thyme palate, tannic, with a salinity that’s prominent, with black olive, some tar, and even a smokiness hitting the end, with dark cherry, plum, and a peppery spice showing up loud on the palate. Really good entry to South African Pinot. β€” 7 months ago

De Wetshof

Limestone Hill Estate Chardonnay 2023

Crisp uncooked Chardonnay. Head it at Black Sheep β€” 2 months ago

Boekenhoutskloof

The Wolftrap Syrah Blend 2021

What a bargain. You would never guess the price is under $10. β€” 3 months ago

Boekenhoutskloof

Porcupine Ridge Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Love the lemongrass taste from this Sauvignon Blanc, perfect with a crisp and zesty finish. β€” 8 months ago