The W Block got the press, but this S2 Block is a knockout. Vines grown on shale and the minerals really come through.
The W Block got the press, but this S2 Block is a knockout. Vines grown on shale and the minerals really come through.
May 29th, 2016
Color of saturated gold, a bit bubbly. Nose of roasted nuts, Sauternes like nose, ripe pineapple and banana, spice, strength of alcohol, and a bit oak, almost feel like Chardonnay. Taste shows complex mineral, quite dry yet silky, roasted nuts, zest, ripe fruit flavors without sweetness, peppery even, and right amount of acidity. Aftertaste is medium long with savory tastes. Nothing to complain.
Color of saturated gold, a bit bubbly. Nose of roasted nuts, Sauternes like nose, ripe pineapple and banana, spice, strength of alcohol, and a bit oak, almost feel like Chardonnay. Taste shows complex mineral, quite dry yet silky, roasted nuts, zest, ripe fruit flavors without sweetness, peppery even, and right amount of acidity. Aftertaste is medium long with savory tastes. Nothing to complain.
May 20th, 2019
The lightest and most mineral of the 3 2013 single vineyards, so naturally my favorite. 12.5% alc. From 31 year old vines. #garagiste
The lightest and most mineral of the 3 2013 single vineyards, so naturally my favorite. 12.5% alc. From 31 year old vines. #garagiste
Dec 11th, 2016
Medium minus lemon. Glazed almonds, baked apple, white flowers, limestone. High acidity, medium sugar, medium alcohol. My least favorite in their 3 single vineyards.
Medium minus lemon. Glazed almonds, baked apple, white flowers, limestone. High acidity, medium sugar, medium alcohol. My least favorite in their 3 single vineyards.
Aug 17th, 2016
Very nice, great balance and acidity. A very pleasant medium bodied white.
Very nice, great balance and acidity. A very pleasant medium bodied white.
Aug 3rd, 2016
Western Cape, South Africa
