Capturing and creating a fresh lemony and zingy white, John B is the creation of the Burger family at Rietvallei in Robertson. The wine has a lovely floral bouquet with intense fruit flavours on the palate and a well balancing acidity makes for a zesty, long lasting aftertaste. A fresh fruit dry wine for every day enjoyment.
Laibach Merlot
This is a top drop, Wine Magazine recently rated this Merlot as the best in South Africa. No surprise when you know that winemaker Francois Van Zyl is passionate about this grape having worked and been a fan of Pomerol wines from Bordeaux. Hand selected grapes and natural free run juice, produces a ruby red colour, with a rich and complex aroma. Clearly defined notes of mocha, violets and seductive plumminess lead through to silky ripe tannins which are supported with spicy notes. This sensational award winning wine has a great depth of flavour and good length.
Viognier, Saronsberg Estate, Tulbagh, South Africa
Nestled at the foot of the mountain after which it is named, Saronsberg wine estate is a contemporary addition to the rich heritage of Tulbagh valley ? an ancient wine region situated 120 kms north-east of Cape Town. It was formed late in 2002, with the aim of producing exceptional wines that express the character and quality of their unique origin. In October 2003, Dewaldt Heyns joined as winemaker ? just in time to witness the final construction of Saronsberg?s cutting edge cellar and avant-garde tasting room. Harvest of the maiden vintage began on 25 January 2004 at 06:01 (Dewaldt misjudged the one minute walk from his house to the cellar), when the farm?s first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were gathered.
La Motte Shiraz 2009, Franschoek
Working to stringent environmental, ethical and quality standards, La Motte wines enjoy success worldwide. Aged in French and American oak for 16 months, this Shiraz shows intense black cherry and blueberry fruit integrated with cigar box, coffee, clove and cinnamon spice. Full bodied with chewy berry fruit and plenty of peppery spice on the palate.
Stars of Tomorrow Whites Case
If you’re looking for crisp, clean mouthwatering whites, you’ve come to the right place. Alessandro Gallici gives a Pinot Grigio master-class in the hills north of Venice … expect crisp pear and apple with a gentle lick of spice. Next you can compare two top wines from the world’s top Sauvignon regions, France’s Loire Valley and Marlborough in New Zealand. Bruce Jack’s The Rustler closes the case; an intense Cape Chenin that tastes like biting into a crisp green apple!
