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SOUTH AFRICA - CENTRAL ORANGE RIVER<br />
OUR AUTUMN SELECTION<br />
SOUTH AFRICA<br />
The South Africans have fully taken<br />
on board the fact that sustainability<br />
is an issue that goes way beyond the<br />
present times and is needed to save<br />
our future. Below are around one<br />
hundred earth-friendly wines from<br />
the Western Cape.<br />
NORTHERN CAPE<br />
CENTRAL ORANGE RIVER<br />
REGOPSTAAN 93/100<br />
D SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021: Light yellow.<br />
Grenadilla and litchi on the very fragrant<br />
nose. Palate is full, but elegant with<br />
gooseberry and a tangy note following<br />
the nose. Layered and complex. Excellent.<br />
Drink though 2029.<br />
http://www.orangeriverwines.com Price: € 9.00<br />
Orange River Cellars +27 54 337 8800<br />
OMSTAAN 92/100<br />
D SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021: Light yellow.<br />
Creamy nose with hints of vanilla. Ripe<br />
and full on the palate with creamy notes<br />
following from the nose. A tangy and<br />
crisp note on the long finish. Layered and<br />
complex. Drink through 2028.<br />
http://www.orangeriverwines.com Price: € 9.00<br />
Orange River Cellars +27 54 337 8800<br />
WESTERN CAPE<br />
JAKKALSVLEI 92/100<br />
D MOUNT CUVÉE 2022: Dark ruby colour.<br />
Ripe berry fruit on the nose complimented<br />
by toasty oak and soft tannins. Well<br />
integrated with a lengthy finish. Needs<br />
further cellaring, but enjoyable now.<br />
http://www,jakkalsvlei.co.za Price: € 9.00<br />
Jakkalsvlei Vineyards +27 44 333 0222<br />
BOSCHENDAL 91/100<br />
D BRUT ROSÉ NV: Attractive colour,<br />
energetic fine mousse. A medley of red<br />
berries offers an attractive nose, balanced<br />
residual sugar and acid. Refreshing<br />
mouthfeel and length. Will age well.<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 10.52<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
16 MILE BEACH 90/100<br />
D ROOIPAN ROSÉ 2021: Very light onion<br />
skin. Red berry notes and candyfloss on<br />
the nose. Palate is elegant and layered<br />
with red cherry and raspberry following<br />
from the nose. Lengthy finish with a wellintegrated,<br />
but present acidity. Very well<br />
made. Drink through 2025.<br />
http://www.blakefamilywines.com Price: € 5.00<br />
Blake Family Wines +27 82 922 6162<br />
BOSCHENDAL 90/100<br />
D PRESTIGE CUVEÉ JEAN LE LONG 2009:<br />
Straw yellow in color with green rim.<br />
Toasted bread, yeasty, dried apple and pear<br />
on the bouquet. Excellent balance, grippy<br />
mid-palate with extended finish. Drink in<br />
the next year.<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 58.43<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
KEN FORRESTER 90/100<br />
D THE GYPSY 2017: Ruby brick. Developed<br />
nose with hints of leather and dried fruit.<br />
Rich and full on the matured palate with<br />
red berry notes and prunes on the sour<br />
cherry finish. Layered and complex. Keep<br />
for a few more years.<br />
http://www.kenforresterwines.com Price: € 30.00<br />
Ken Forrester Wines +27 21 85 52 374<br />
BOSCHENDAL 89/100<br />
D BRUT NV<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 10.52<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
MISCHA 89/100<br />
ORG D LA FAMILLE MERLOT 2021<br />
Price: € 5.58<br />
Mischa Estate +27 21 864 1020<br />
VINEYARD FRIENDS 89/100<br />
D SAUVIGNON BLANC 2021<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 3.21<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
VINEYARD FRIENDS 89/100<br />
D CHENIN BLANC 2021:<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 3.21<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
JAKKALSVLEI 88/100<br />
D MERLOT 2021<br />
http://www,jakkalsvlei.co.za Price: € 5.50<br />
Jakkalsvlei Vineyards +27 44 333 0222<br />
NEDERBURG WINEMASTERS 88/100<br />
D CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2020<br />
http://www.distell.co.za Price: € 2.00<br />
Distell +27 21 886 5640<br />
SIX HATS 88/100<br />
D SHIRAZ 2020<br />
http://www.piekenierskloofwines.co.za Price: € 3.75<br />
Piekenierskloof Wine Company +27 22 921 2233<br />
DEETLEFS 87/100<br />
D STONECROSS SHIRAZ 2020<br />
http://www.deetlefs.com Price: € 4.39<br />
Deetlefs Wine Estate +27 23 349 1260<br />
MISCHA 87/100<br />
ORG D ACCORDANCE 2021<br />
Price: € 8.23<br />
Mischa Estate +27 21 864 1020<br />
NAMYSTO 87/100<br />
D SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2017<br />
http://www.quoinrock.com<br />
Quoin Rock +27 21 888 4740<br />
BIG MOUTH 86/100<br />
D LUSCIOUS WHITE<br />
http://www.overhex.com Price: € 3.80<br />
Overhex Wines +27 23 347 6838<br />
BOSCHENDAL 86/100<br />
D LUXE NECTAR NV<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 10.52<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
LAND\’S END 86/100<br />
D SAUVIGNON BLANC 2020<br />
http://www.dutoitskloof.co.za Price: € 3.00<br />
Du Toitskloof Wines +27 23 349 1601<br />
DU TOITSKLOOF 85/100<br />
D MERLOT 2020<br />
http://www.dutoitskloof.co.za Price: € 3.00<br />
Du Toitskloof Wines +27 23 349 1601<br />
FRISKY ZEBRAS 85/100<br />
D GAME RANGER RESERVE SEDUCTIVE<br />
SHIRAZ NV<br />
https://www.leopard-frog.com/ Price: € 2.95<br />
Leopard Frog Vineyards +27 82 499 4995<br />
GAME RANGER RESERVE 85/100<br />
D SENSUOUS SAUVIGNON BLANC NV<br />
https://www.leopard-frog.com/ Price: € 2.95<br />
Leopard Frog Vineyards +27 82 499 4995<br />
VINEYARD FRIENDS 85/100<br />
D MERLOT MALBEC 2020<br />
http://www.dgb.co.za Price: € 3.51<br />
DGB (Pty) Ltd +27 21 870 4200<br />
122 AUTUMN 2022 • GILBERT & GAILLARD - THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE
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