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SOUTH AFRICA - Western Cape - Olifants River<br />
OUR SELECTION OF<br />
SOUTH AFRICAN<br />
WINES<br />
Head off the well-trodden path and<br />
discover the Western Cape’s most secret<br />
wine routes, and wines.<br />
WESTERN CAPE -<br />
CAPE SOUTH COAST<br />
CAPE AGULHAS - ELIM<br />
LOMOND BELLADONNA 94/100<br />
D SMV 2018 : Ruby-garnet. Black fruit and spicy<br />
notes on the nose. Dark and jammy on the palate with a<br />
grippy and voluptuous finish. Rich and full. An excellent<br />
wine that will age for many years.<br />
Price: € 9.96<br />
Lomond Wines<br />
+27 28 388 0095<br />
GHOST CORNER 92/100<br />
D The Bowline 2018 : Still youthful colour for a 2018<br />
wine. Green asparagus, green melon bouquet makes<br />
this an attractive combination. Attractive mouthfeel and<br />
well integrated acidity. Spicy finish, almost a slight<br />
toasty-oak impression. Will age well.<br />
Price: € 12.85<br />
Cederberg Wines Cellar<br />
+27 27 482 2827<br />
CAPE SOUTH COAST<br />
WHOLE BUNCH SYRAH 89/100<br />
CONV D Syrah 2019 : Deep ruby red. Blue and<br />
black berry fruit with notes of fynbos, tea leaves and<br />
touch of buchu. Great exchange of fruit tannins and oak<br />
tannins. Balanced and length. Will age well.<br />
Price: € 9<br />
Gabriëlskloof<br />
+27 82 311 7955<br />
ELGIN<br />
ELGIN VINTNERS 95/100<br />
D Pinot Noir 2019 : Ruby red with browning rim.<br />
Spice and cola-tonic nose with hints of red berry. Palate<br />
is medium-to-full, but delicate and integrated. This is<br />
Pinot Noir. Savoury on the finish with a tight and grippy<br />
finish. Elegant and refined. Drink now through 2030.<br />
Price: €17.76<br />
https://elginvintners.co.za<br />
Elgin Vintners<br />
+27 21 848 9587<br />
MOUNT BULLET 95/100<br />
D Merlot 2017 : Impressive pixels in colour. Red and<br />
black mullberries, floral notes and touch of attractive<br />
herbals. Sweet chocolate entry and coated tannins.<br />
Length and weight is just perfect. Benchmark wine.<br />
Price: € 27.84<br />
http://www.shannonwines.com<br />
Shannon Vineyards<br />
+27 21 859 2491<br />
LOTHIAN OF ELGIN VINEYARD SELECTION 86/100<br />
D Pinot Noir 2019 : Light ruby with browning rim.<br />
Savoury nose with a slight hint of smoke. Red berry<br />
fruit on the palate with toasty notes. A crisp acidity that<br />
adds a rhubarb note at the end. Acidity needs time to<br />
integrate. A-typical, but pleasant. Drink through 2025.<br />
Price: € 16.74<br />
http://www.lothianvineyards.com<br />
Lothian Vineyards<br />
+27 82 565 7869<br />
OVERBERG - KLEIN RIVER<br />
RAKA 93/100<br />
D Biography Shiraz 2018 : Deep ruby garnet.<br />
Spicy nose with black-pepper and dark berry fruit.<br />
Black forrest cake on the palate with a red berry finish<br />
and elegant spice. Fine and grainy tannins on the<br />
aftertaste. Drink through 2026.<br />
Price: € 8.86<br />
http://www.rakawine.co.za<br />
Raka Wines<br />
+27 28 3410 676<br />
PLETTENBERG BAY<br />
METHODE CAP CLASSIQUE 94/100<br />
D Blanc de Blanc 2015 : Golden straw. Nutty, rich<br />
and vibrant nose with hints of lemon drops. Crisp and<br />
refreshing on the palate with green apple and lime.<br />
Fine mousse and lengthy on the finish. Refined and<br />
finessed. Excellent.<br />
Price: € 13.60<br />
http://www.newsteadwines.com<br />
Newstead Lund Family Vineyards<br />
+27 76 300 9740<br />
BITOU VINEYARDS 91/100<br />
D Méthod Cap Classique Sauvignon Blanc 2017<br />
: Attractive first impression. Green apple, pretty lees<br />
notes from yeast. Unexpected well integrated acidity,<br />
good mousse and palate weight with long finish.<br />
Price: € 4.59<br />
https://bitouvineyards.co.za<br />
Bitou Vineyards<br />
+27 82 927 6179<br />
KAY & MONTY SAV 90/100<br />
D Sauvignon Blanc 2019 : Light yellow. Tropical<br />
nose with hints of white pepper. Fruit-forward palate<br />
with canned peas and capsicum. Full and rich on the<br />
finish. Drink through 2025.<br />
Price: € 7.16<br />
http://www.kayandmonty.com<br />
Kay & Monty Vineyards<br />
+27 79 965 9779<br />
WALKER BAY<br />
WALKER BAY 94/100<br />
D Chardonnay 2017 : Golden yellow. Rich and<br />
ripe nose with hints of marmelade and blue orange.<br />
Ripe and rich on the palate with blue orange and citrus<br />
notes abounding. Elegant, refined on the palate with<br />
a rich and full finish. Delicious. Excellent wine. Drink<br />
through 2028.<br />
Price: € 7<br />
Walker Bay<br />
+27 28 341 0013<br />
WALKER BAY - BOT RIVER<br />
HOPE MARGUERITE 95/100<br />
D Chenin Blanc 2019 : Light yellow. Fragrant nose<br />
with ripe peach and pear. Stone fruit palate with a<br />
savoury and sweet and sour finish. Delicate and<br />
perfumed. Layered. Acidity well integrated. Refined<br />
and complex. Wow.<br />
Price: € 19.43<br />
Beaumont Family Wines<br />
+27 28 284 9194<br />
WESTERN CAPE -<br />
COASTAL REGION<br />
BAMBOES BAY<br />
BAMBOES BAY 93/100<br />
D Pinot Noir 2018 : Very light ruby with brick-red<br />
rim. Subdued nose with red cherry notes. Rhubarb and<br />
bright red fruit on the palate with spicy notes on the<br />
finish. Superb.<br />
Price: € 15.67<br />
Fryer’s Cove<br />
+27 21 001 3150<br />
WESTERN CAPE -<br />
OLIFANTS RIVER<br />
PIEKENIERSKLOOF<br />
PIEKENIERSKLOOF 93/100<br />
D Chardonnay 2020 : Light yellow straw. Dried<br />
citrus and pear on the nose with hints of marmelade.<br />
Rich, full and elegant on the palate with citrus and<br />
tropical fruit notes. Refined acidity that adds length.<br />
Delicious. Drink now through 2030.<br />
Price: € 5<br />
http://www.piekenierskloofwines.co.za<br />
Piekenierskloof Wine Company<br />
+27 22 921 2233<br />
SPRING 2021 – GILBERT & GAILLARD – THE FRENCH EXPERTS ON WINE 121
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