DeMorgenzon
Maestro White Blend
South Africa
Vintage 2016 | minerals and citrus in smell, buttery in absolutely harmonious taste, full bodied dinnerwine | paired with halibut and pieds de mouton
Vintage 2016 | minerals and citrus in smell, buttery in absolutely harmonious taste, full bodied dinnerwine | paired with halibut and pieds de mouton
Oct 4th, 2020
The 2016 Maestro is; 32% Roussane, 23% Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay 23%, Viognier 15% & Grenache Blanc 7%.
The nose has very nice yellow florals, honeycomb, waxy notes, meyer lemon, green apple skin, fresh herb notes, white peach, lime, pineapple, some apricots with yellow/spring flowers with mixed greens.
The body is lean to medium. The fruits start fresh, lively and waxy and evolve into deep crispy minerality, white spice and powdery chalkiness, honeycomb, waxy, meyer lemon, green apple skin, fresh herb notes, white peach, lime, pineapple, some apricots with yellow/spring flowers with mixed greens. The acidity is a little too high for my wheelhouse and the balanced finished goes on and on.
Photos of; another area of their tasting lounge, large oak casks, property grounds and the view from their Cellar Door.
The 2016 Maestro is; 32% Roussane, 23% Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay 23%, Viognier 15% & Grenache Blanc 7%.
The nose has very nice yellow florals, honeycomb, waxy notes, meyer lemon, green apple skin, fresh herb notes, white peach, lime, pineapple, some apricots with yellow/spring flowers with mixed greens.
The body is lean to medium. The fruits start fresh, lively and waxy and evolve into deep crispy minerality, white spice and powdery chalkiness, honeycomb, waxy, meyer lemon, green apple skin, fresh herb notes, white peach, lime, pineapple, some apricots with yellow/spring flowers with mixed greens. The acidity is a little too high for my wheelhouse and the balanced finished goes on and on.
Photos of; another area of their tasting lounge, large oak casks, property grounds and the view from their Cellar Door.
Vintage 2016 / powerfull wine from 32% rousanne 23% chenin blanc 23% chardonnay 15% viognier en 7% grenache blanc
Vintage 2016 / powerfull wine from 32% rousanne 23% chenin blanc 23% chardonnay 15% viognier en 7% grenache blanc
Mar 1st, 2019
Yellow gold in color. Full nose of dried flowers and baked apple. Medium full palate yields the same adding citrus rind, hay, and a hint of lanolin. Sturdy backbone of acidity supports it all. It’s showing it’s age with a wee bit of oxidation but in a way that adds interest. This bottle is still going strong. I imagine a younger version would be simply stellar! Drink up now.
Yellow gold in color. Full nose of dried flowers and baked apple. Medium full palate yields the same adding citrus rind, hay, and a hint of lanolin. Sturdy backbone of acidity supports it all. It’s showing it’s age with a wee bit of oxidation but in a way that adds interest. This bottle is still going strong. I imagine a younger version would be simply stellar! Drink up now.
Feb 27th, 2019White field blend that is a little bit of a charmer. Nice overall balance, pleasantly fresh.
White field blend that is a little bit of a charmer. Nice overall balance, pleasantly fresh.
Jul 9th, 2017
Roussanne
Chardonnay
Grenache blanc
Chenin blanc
Viognier
Roussanne
Chardonnay
Grenache blanc
Chenin blanc
Viognier
Kitchen sink blend from South Africa: sorta all over the place, complex nose of lemon custard, apple, orchard fruit, white flowers, roasted nuts, butterscotch & honey. Silky suave on palate, oily, vibrant acidity - clean finish w/lanolin - quinine. Don’t know if these varietals belong together but it holds together just enough to pull it off.
Kitchen sink blend from South Africa: sorta all over the place, complex nose of lemon custard, apple, orchard fruit, white flowers, roasted nuts, butterscotch & honey. Silky suave on palate, oily, vibrant acidity - clean finish w/lanolin - quinine. Don’t know if these varietals belong together but it holds together just enough to pull it off.
Jun 7th, 2021
