Sancerre and Entre-Deux-Mers enthusiasts will be very familiar with Sauvignon Blanc, but here is an opportunity to discover the truly oustanding Lyngrove Sauvignon Blanc, which was recently singled out in two London competitions. The climatic conditions of cool nights and sunny days are perfect for this grape variety. The wine offers floral, citrus and mineral notes, which develop on the palate to a lovely freshness. This wine is ideal for seafood and fish dishes.Lyngrove Wine EstateLyngrove Wine Estate is a big player in South Africa, and we are very proud to work with a wine estate with such dynamism, expertise and which offers such fantastic wines. It has been critically acclaimed, winning the gold medal at Syrah du Monde, and being recognised by Decanter and by the International Wine and Spirit Competition. We are delighted to be able to offer these wines exclusively to you from this estate which continues to impress us. Medals Won by the EstateWine Show: Syrah du Monde, Gold Medal, Lyngrove Platinum Shiraz 2004Wine Show: Chardonnay du Monde, Silver Medal, Lyngrove Platinum Chardonnay 2006Wine Show: Decanter World Wine Awards, Silver Medal, Lyngrove Platinum Pinotage 2005Wine Show: British Airways, Business Class Wine List, Lyngrove Platinum Chardonnay 2004, Lyngrove Reserve Shiraz/Pinotage 2004Wine Show: 2008 International Wine ChallengeDecanter World Wine Awards 2008: Lyngrove Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2007 For more information, please visit:Lyngrove Estate.
De Morgenzon Chenin Blanc 2008, Stellenbosch
Situated on slopes stretching from around 2-400 metres above sea level, ‘The Morning Sun’ vineyards are so named as they are the first parts of the Stellenbosch valley to receive the sun’s light each day. This Chenin has enormous power and depth, with fermentation in oak barrels and 8 months’ ageing on the lees adding notes of honey and vanilla to the palate.
Thelema Mountain Red 2007
Ripe red fruit with a spicy and complex character. Drinking very well at the moment but will develop beautifully with a couple of years ageing.
Bellingham ‘The Bernard Series’ Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2008/2009, Western Cape
Bellingham wine-maker Graham Weerts located an exceptional pocket of old, low-yielding Chenin Blanc bush vines. Excited by the intense, even-ripening and rich quality of the fruit, he vinified a limited volume of lightly-wooded, lavish and full-bodied wine with a well-rounded, seamless mouthfeel. The result was so good that Graham felt the wine deserved its own unique identity and created “The Bernard Series” concept.
Rietvallei Estate Red Muscadel
This estate is internationally acclaimed for making one of the finest port style red muscadels in South Africa. Many of the bush vines are over 80 years old and yield tiny but intensely flavoured berries. Full of raisiny fruit flavours, a rose petal sweetness and strong enticing fragrance. A decent whack of grape alcohol gives a lovely balance to this intensely sweet and aromatic wine.