#southafrica
Raats
Family Red Jasper Red Blend 2016
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Loved it. #southafrica #bordeauxblend #cabernetsauvignon #cabernetfranc #merlot — 6 years ago
Mullineux Family Wines
Straw Wine Chenin Blanc 2017
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Delicious #strawwine #southafrica #southafricanwine — 6 years ago
Rall
Grenache Blanc 2018
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Loads of texture and zest. Fresh and yeasty and medium+ finish. Outstanding. One of the best #grenacheblanc I’ve ever had. #southafricanwine #southafrica — 6 years ago
Kanonkop Estate
Kadette Cape Blend 2015
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Interesting wine from #southafricanwine #southafrica but #pinotage is an invader grape and it permiates through this blend too much in my opinion. And yet interesting invention and has freshness and texture — 7 years ago
Cape Winemakers Guild
Bartho Eksteen Vloekskoot Wooded Sauvignon Blanc 2017
@Delectable Wine this is the 2017 Bartho Eksteen Cape Winemakers Guild Vloekskoot Sauvignon Blanc - Wooded.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
Third wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild. This is made of 100% Sauvignon Blanc by Bartho Eksteen from the Upper Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. Aged on the lees for 11 months. Only 57 cases produced and only 40 being auctioned in 2018.
Light greenish yellow in appearance. Very interesting with onion grass exploding out of the glass followed up by some light herbs and lime. Medium acidity (6/10) and light plus to medium body. Similar flavors on the palate with a slightly creamy medium finish. Drink till 2021.
$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R3,250.00 ($38.28 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R4,200.00 ($49.46 a bottle) and lowest bid was R2,600.00 ($30.62 a bottle).
#barthoeksteen #sauvignonblanc #hemelenaarde #southafrica #cwgauction #whitewine
— 8 years ago
Glen Carlou
Zinfandel 2015
@Delectable Wine this is the 2015 Rijk’s Cape Winemakers Guild Pinotage.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
Thirty-fifth wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and the twenty-third red wine. This is made up of 100% Pinotage by Pierre Wahl with fruit from Tulbagh. Aged for 22 months in a mix of new and second fill French oak barrels. Only 60 cases produced with 40 being auctioned in 2018.
Dark purplish ruby red. Some classic Pinotage notes on the nose with some smoky and savory elements, dark berries, purple flowers and slightly burnt rubber. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and full bodied. Big palate full of blackberries, black cherries, cedar and baking spices. Long and lingering palate with great mouthfeel. Drink till 2030.
$$$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R9,670.00 ($113.75 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R12,600.00 ($148.21 a bottle) and lowest bid was R7,800.00 ($91.75 a bottle).
#rijk #pinotage #tulbagh #southafrica #cwgauction #redwine
#cwg
@Severn Goodwin — 8 years ago
Crystallum
Peter Max Western Cape Pinot Noir 2019
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Delicious. #pinotnoir #westerncape #southafrica — 5 years ago
Rall
White Blend 2018
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Delicious. So juicy and nuanced. There’s so much concentration! The barrel fermentation is perfect in my opinion. There’s a little bit of intentional reduction and there are some popcorn aromas as well. On the palate a rich rush of lemon pie, lemon tart, pineapple, and quince fills your mouth. #cheninblanc #verdelho #viognier #coastalregion #southafrica 13.5% alcohol and perfect. I hate critics that judge a wine by the alcohol on thelabel. — 6 years ago
Raats
Stellenbosch Cabernet Franc 2017
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
The first time I tasted this I wasn’t too impressed. I was expecting a ripe #cabernetfranc from California in my mind. I just tasted it blind among other #cabernetblends and it was one of the best. Deep ruby color with pronounced aromas of black fruit with savoury meaty (Bolognesa, Beef Bourginon) flavors. High fine grained tannins. #southafrica #stellenbosch — 6 years ago
Paul Cluver
Elgin Pinot Noir 2017
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Outstanding #pinotnoir from #elgin #southafrica intense aromas of flowers (violets and lavender) and a hint of gunpowder. — 6 years ago
Meerlust
Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
#southafricanwine #southafrica #bordeauxblend — 6 years ago
Cape Winemakers Guild
Graham Beck Cuvée 105 ‘MGA’ Zero Dosage Pinot Noir Chardonnay Cap Classique 2009
@Delectable Wine this is the 2009 Graham Beck Cape Winemakers Guild Cuvée 105 ‘MGA’ Zero Dosage Pinot Noir Chardonnay Cap Classique. Yup that’s a mouthful.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
First wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild. This is a sparkling wine (Methode Cap Classique) made by Pieter Ferreira from the Western Cape. Made up of 51% Pinot Noir and 49% Chardonnay as well as aged on the lees for 105 months prior to disgorgement. Only 45 cases produced with 30 being auctioned in 2018.
Medium yellow in appearance with moderate liveliness. A bit stinky in the nose with some animal nuances, baked yeast, dirty cellar and a bit of minerality. Moderate acidity (6/10) with a light plus to medium body. A little tart on the palate with some Granny Smith apples and white gravel. Long finish. Drink till 2023.
$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R4,253.00 ($50.09 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R5,200.00 ($61.24 a bottle) and lowest bid was R3,600.00 ($42.40 a bottle).
#grahambeck #mcc #methodecapclassique #southafrica #cwgauction
— 8 years ago
Cape Winemakers Guild
Nicky Versfeld Mia Sémillon 2017
@Delectable Wine this is the 2017 Nicky Versfeld Cape Winemakers Guild Mia Sémillon.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
Fourth wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and second still white wine. This is made up of 100% Semillon by Nicky Versfeld from Darling. Aged for eight months on the lees prior to bottling. Only 130 cases produced and only 50 being auctioned in 2018.
Light to medium greenish yellow. Perfumed nose with notes of wax, almonds and a little citrus. Medium acidity (6/10) and light plus to medium bodied. Fresh attack on the palate with some stone and citrus fruits. A bit of a waxy medium plus finish. Drink till 2021.
$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R2,116.00 ($24.92 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R3,600.00 ($42.40 a bottle) and lowest bid was R1,500.00 ($17.67 a bottle).
#nickyversfeld #semillon #darling #southafrica #cwgauction #whitewine
#cwg — 8 years ago
Boekenhoutskloof
Le Cap Maritime Pinot Noir 2018
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Surprisingly complex for only a 2018 from the Southern Hemisphere. Hints of smoke and flint and toast. Purity of fruit. Excellent #hemelenaarde #southafricanwine #southafrica — 5 years ago
Springfield Estate
Special Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2017
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Okay so it’s not an American wine to celebrate #veteransday but it does say ”made on honour” on the label and if there’s one thing that all soldiers Live by, it’s honor! I’m amazed at how well this 2017 is drinking right now. Gooseberry, passion fruit and kiwi abound. Hints of cut grass and lime mojito. The concentration of aromas and flavours is amazing. Fantastic wine really. #southafricanwine #southafrica #robertson #sauvignonblanc — 6 years ago
Saxenburg
Private Collection Stellenbosch Merlot 2012
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
Very interesting #merlot from #stellenbosch #southafrica i didn’t particularly like it the first time I tasted it with Coravin, but today I opened it with a stew with red peppers and it was heaven. Highly recommendable with stews and game. — 6 years ago
Delheim
Stellenbosch Pinotage 2014
Owner TomeVinos wine shops, WSET Level 3, Blogger www.spanishwinesandmore.com, blog.tomevinos.com
This is a solid quaffable #pinotage at an affordable price. I’ve blind tasted it about three times in flights with other reds from around the world and it has performed well. #southafricanwine #southafrica — 6 years ago
Rust en Vrede
Coenie Snyman Cape Winemakers Guild CWG Auction Estate Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2013
@Delectable Wine this is the 2013 Silverthorn Wines Cape Winemakers Guild Big Dog IV Méthode Cap Classique.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
Second wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and last sparkling wine. This is a sparkling wine (Methode Cap Classique) made by John Loubser from the Western Cape. Made up of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay as well as aged on the lees for 51 months before 9 more months in bottle and prior to disgorgement. Only 73 cases produced and only 42 being auctioned in 2018.
Light greenish yellow in appearance with tiny bubbles. Mute on the nose with a bit of lemon, light sweet spices, kiwi and limestone. Moderate acidity (7/10) and rich palate. Creamy mouthfeel with layers of spices, green apples, citrus fruits, white flowers and mouth watering minerality. Long and lingering finish.
$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R4,410.00 ($51.94 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R6,200.00 ($73.02 a bottle) and lowest bid was R3,000.00 ($35.33 a bottle).
#silverthornwines #mcc #methodecapclassique #southafrica #cwgauction #sparkling
— 8 years ago
Glen Carlou
Cape Winemakers Guild Zinfandel 2017
@Delectable Wine this is the 2017 DeMorgenzon Cape Winemakers Guild Roussanne.
Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).
Fifth wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and third still white wine. This is made up of 100% Roussanne by Carl van der Merwe from Stellenbosch. Aged for 12 months on the lees prior to bottling. Only 70 cases produced with 50 being auctioned in 2018.
Light greenish yellow in appearance. Rich nose with lovely floral characteristics, followed up by citrus rind, tropical fruits and some spices. Medium acidity (6.5/10) and light plus to medium bodied. A bit buttery in texture with notes of herbs, citrus fruits and some flowers. Long finish. Drink till 2026.
$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R3,712.00 ($43.72 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R4,600.00 ($54.17 a bottle) and lowest bid was R3,600.00 ($42.40 a bottle).
#demorgenzon #roussanne #stellenbosch #southafrica #cwgauction #whitewine #cwg
— 8 years ago
David Kline
2010 Magnum doing just fine! Says Shiraz, so not a blend per se. Big mushroom nose of porcini and cooked chanterelle. Blackberry, smoke and black pepper with espresso grind and cocoa powder. Intense extraction with leather, blackberry, black plum, prune, black olive, charred beef, dried violets;chewy, deep, earthy, lovely. Incredible musculature.
#paintedwolfwines #pictusII #shiraz #syrah #southafrica #southafricanwine #2010 #africanwine — 4 years ago