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SOUTH AFRICA - BREEDEKLOOF
OUR WINTER SELECTION
SOUTH AFRICA
Here is a cherry-picked selection from
our tastings over the past few months
in the Western Cape. The wines include
Rhône blends, which are particularly
popular in South Africa and outside the
country.
WESTERN CAPE
WESTERN CAPE
LA MOTTE 93/100
CR D 2018: Concentrated garnet with brick
red rim. Ripe dark cherries, violet integrated oak
and toast. Integrated tannins, sour fig presence
and coated medium granular tannins in absolute
sync. Can be enjoyed now, has further cellaring
potential. Easy 5-8 years.
http://www.la-motte.com Price: € 16.00
La Motte +27 21 876 8000
MIMOSA 93/100
D MYSTERIUM 2021: Garnet red. Red fruit
of raspberries, cranberries, cherries amplified
by spicey notes. Integrated oak offers support,
grip and well maintained tannins. Enjoy now or
in next 3-5 years.
Price: € 4.10
Mimosa Wines +27 23 614 2351
FAIRVIEW 92/100
D CALDERA 2021: Ruby brick. Dark berry
nose with a hint of red cherry. Full and rich on
the savoury palate with a touch of leather and
chocolate. Spicy and earthy on the aftertaste.
Complex and layered. Drink through 2028.
https://www.fairview.co.za/ Price: € 170.00
Fairview +27 21 863 2450
LA MOTTE 91/100
CR D 2019: Garnet red. Spicy cinnamon,
violets and an array of dried herbal fynbos. Sour
dried wild fig entry, coated by in sync oak and
varietal tannins. Attractive dryness on exit.
Drink in next 3-6 years.
http://www.la-motte.com Price: € 16.00
La Motte +27 21 876 8000
MERWIDA 90/100
D SAUVIGNON BLANC 2023: Light yellow.
Gooseberry and lime on the fruit-forward nose.
Gooseberry and citrus follows on the crisp palate
with melon and tangy granadilla. Drink through
2027.
http://www.merwida.com Price: € 4.50
Merwida Wingerde +27 23 349 1144
SPICE ROUTE 90/100
D CHAKALAKA 2021: Very dark garnet.
Dark berry nose with cassis and blackberry.
Dried prunes and plum on the palate with a
matured note of stewed fruit on the aftertaste.
Drink through 2027.
https://www.fairview.co.za/ Price: € 195.00
Fairview +27 21 863 2450
SPICE ROUTE 90/100
D RED BLEND 2022: Very light garnet. Red
berry nose with a hint of leather. Soft tannins
on the red berry palate with strawberry and
sour cherry. Juicy fruit on the leathy and lengthy
aftertaste. Elegant and finessed. Drink through
2027.
https://www.fairview.co.za/ Price: € 125.00
Fairview +27 21 863 2450
GOATS DO ROAM 88/100
D WHITE 2022
https://www.fairview.co.za/ Price: € 73.00
Fairview +27 21 863 2450
GOATS DO ROAM 88/100
D ROSÉ 2023
https://www.fairview.co.za/ Price: € 73.00
Fairview +27 21 863 2450
VAL DU CHARRON 88/100
D FOUR WHITE LEGS 2023
http://www.vdcwines.com Price: € 5.00
Val Du Charron Wines +27 21 873 1256
GOATS DO ROAM 87/100
D RED 2022
https://www.fairview.co.za/ Price: € 73.00
Fairview +27 21 863 2450
ANURA 85/100
D ARPEGGIO 2022
Price: € 5.00
Anura Vineyards +27 21 875 5360
WESTERN CAPE - BREEDE
RIVER VALLEY
BREEDEKLOOF
MERWIDA 90/100
D BLANC DE BLANCS : Attractive light straw
color. Lemon and lime notes with white peach
and baked bread. The presence of stone fruit
and vegetables offer a good mid palate and long
aftertaste. Will age well.
http://www.merwida.com Price: € 12.50
Merwida Wingerde +27 23 349 1144
HARVESTING AT THE ANURA WINERY.
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