Wines of South Africa, New Zealand & Australia (Week 7)
The Wines
AUSTRALIAN WHITE2016 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 12% abv $19.00
Varietal: Riesling
Region: Australia, South Eastern Zone, Clare Valley (Warm climate tempered by cool afternoon breezes and cold nights.)
2014 Margan Semillon Recolte 2015 11% abv $10.00
Varietal: Semillon
Region: Australia New South Wales Hunter Valley
2016 Yalumbia The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 13% abv $12.99
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia, Eden Valley (cool to moderate climate)
2017 Walnut Block Wines Collectables Sauvignon Blanc, 13%abv
Varietal Sauvignon Blnac
Region: New Zealand, Marlborough
AUSTRALIAN RED
2016 Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz 16% abv $29.99
Varietal: Shiraz
Region: South Australian, McLaren Vale (afternoon breezes from the ocean temper the warm NOTE: Grapes sourced from Padthaway, Langhorne Creek, and McLaren Valeclimate)
2016 Kalleske Clarry's GSM 14.5% abv $24.99
Varietal: Grenache (46%), Shiraz (35%), Mataro (19%)
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley
2014 ring-bolt Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% abv $21.99
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Western Australia, Margaret River
SOUTH AFRICAN WHITE
2015 Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc 13.5% abv $10.99
Varietal: Chenin Blanc. Most widely planted varietal in SA
Region: South African. Robertson
SOUTH AFRICAN RED
2015 Robertson Winery Pinotage 13.5% abv, $10.99
Varietal: Pinotage
Region: South Africa, Robertson
2014 Aphaea Cellarmasters Reserve Red 14%abv. $12.99
Varietal: SYRAH, CAB FRANC, MERLOT, PINOTAGE, VIOGNIER
Region: South Africa, Stellenbosch
Menu
Australian Salad: roasted sweet potatoes (kumara) with lettuce,
tomatoes and feta cheese.
Duck and wild rice soup
Pavlova
2014 ring-bolt Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% abv $21.99
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Western Australia, Margaret River
SOUTH AFRICAN WHITE
2015 Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc 13.5% abv $10.99
Varietal: Chenin Blanc. Most widely planted varietal in SA
Region: South African. Robertson
SOUTH AFRICAN RED
2015 Robertson Winery Pinotage 13.5% abv, $10.99
Varietal: Pinotage
Region: South Africa, Robertson
2014 Aphaea Cellarmasters Reserve Red 14%abv. $12.99
Varietal: SYRAH, CAB FRANC, MERLOT, PINOTAGE, VIOGNIER
Region: South Africa, StellenboschMenu
Australian Salad: roasted sweet potatoes (kumara) with lettuce,
tomatoes and feta cheese.
Duck and wild rice soup
Pavlova
Tasting Notes and More Information
AUSTRALIA
2016 Jim Barry Watervale Riesling 12% abv $19.00
Region: Australia, South Eastern Zone, Clare Valley (Warm climate tempered by cool afternoon breezes and cold nights.)
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is pale lemon.
The wine is pronounced with aromas of lime, gooseberry, grapefruit, flint and petrol. The wine is developing.
The wine is dry with high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, medium finish with pronounced flavors of lime grapefruit, flint and petrol.
The wine is very good.
Drink now, has potential for aging
The wine is pronounced with aromas of lime, gooseberry, grapefruit, flint and petrol. The wine is developing.
The wine is dry with high acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, medium finish with pronounced flavors of lime grapefruit, flint and petrol.
The wine is very good.
Drink now, has potential for aging
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Information from the winery re: 2017
Tasting note from winery on 2017
Info re: Watervale from Wine Searcher
Floral option for Riesling: citrus blossom
3/17/17
This has a captivating nose which combines lemon/lime citrus overtures, lime cordial, citrus blossom and a touch of stony minerals, which carries over into the palate. Medium bodied and weighting in at around 12 % alcohol by volume, this has a lovely acid spine that gives drive and juiciness to the pear, and citrus flavors with a stony, lightly chalky note that adds a mineral element to the fruit. Juicy in the mid palate with a dry finish, this would work well with Asian fusion food. You can drink now but it should age beautifully for the next 8-10 years quite easily.
Winemakers Notes: Our Watervale Riesling is picked from a special part of the Florita vineyard in Watervale. This famous Riesling vineyard usually achieves full ripeness, with high natural acid levels.
2004 Margan Semillon Recolte 2015 11% abv $10.00
Information from the winery re: 2017
Tasting note from winery on 2017
Info re: Watervale from Wine Searcher
Floral option for Riesling: citrus blossom
3/17/17
This has a captivating nose which combines lemon/lime citrus overtures, lime cordial, citrus blossom and a touch of stony minerals, which carries over into the palate. Medium bodied and weighting in at around 12 % alcohol by volume, this has a lovely acid spine that gives drive and juiciness to the pear, and citrus flavors with a stony, lightly chalky note that adds a mineral element to the fruit. Juicy in the mid palate with a dry finish, this would work well with Asian fusion food. You can drink now but it should age beautifully for the next 8-10 years quite easily.
Winemakers Notes: Our Watervale Riesling is picked from a special part of the Florita vineyard in Watervale. This famous Riesling vineyard usually achieves full ripeness, with high natural acid levels.
2004 Margan Semillon Recolte 2015 11% abv $10.00
Varietal: Semillon
Region: Australia, New South Wales, Hunter Valley
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is medium lemon.
The wine is medium(+) intensity with aromas of lemon, dried apple, honey, hay and mushroom. The wine is fully developed.
The wine is dry, with medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium body and medium(+) flavor intensity with flavors of grapefruit, flint, hay, and mushroom. The finish is long.
The wine is good.
Drink now but has potential for aging.
The wine is medium(+) intensity with aromas of lemon, dried apple, honey, hay and mushroom. The wine is fully developed.
The wine is dry, with medium(+) acidity, medium alcohol, medium body and medium(+) flavor intensity with flavors of grapefruit, flint, hay, and mushroom. The finish is long.
The wine is good.
Drink now but has potential for aging.
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Les raisins cueillis à la main, Grapes are picked up by hand Recolte harvested
Winemaker’s Tasting Notes: The grapes for this wine were selected from the Timbervines vineyard, (thirty-five year old dryland vines cropping at 2 tonne to the acre). This vineyard produces wines of intense citrus like flavours. The 2004 vintage was a difficult vintage however we managed to obtain flavour ripeness at a lower baume than normal and picked this fruit before the rain. The juice was fermented under temperature controlled conditions to maintain all of its fruit characters. True to Hunter tradition, no oak is used.
Winemaker's notes: Picked at ripeness of 12% which still had good ripe flavours the wine was cold fermented in stainless steel and bottled early to maintain its fresh flavours. The acid strength holds the wine together and is the main factor that allows the wine to age.
Green gold in colour with sweet perfumed fruit on the nose. The citrus and grassy characters combine to provide a wine of extraordinary character.
The palate is mouth filling with ripe fruit characters up front, a full middle palate and a crisp clean acid finish. The fruit characters on the palate will further intensify and complex as the wine matures.
The wine is drinking superbly now, however will reward mid-term cellaring. Due to its full, soft nature the wine will match with a wide array of food.
2016 Yalumbia The Y Series Unwooded Chardonnay 13% abv $12.99
Varietal: Chardonnay
Region: South Australia,
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is pale lemon.
The wine is light with aromas of lime, grapefruit, pineapple, apple, wet stone. The wine is youthful.
The wine is dry, medium acidity, medium alcohol, medium body, the flavor intensity is medium with flavors of grapefruit, apple, white pepper. The finish is medium(+)
The wine is very good.
Drink now not suitable for ageing.
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Yalumbia website. Fermentation by natural or ‘wild’ yeast, naturally present in the vineyard has helped shape this wine; think minerality, grapefruit and pineapple flavours.The palate is an alluring combination of fresh fruits, spices such as white pepper and just enough “wildness” to keep you coming back for another glass. It finishes with a fresh cleansing line of citrus zest.
SOUTH AFRICAN WHITE
2015 Robertson Winery Chenin Blanc 13.5% abv $10.99
Varietal: Chenin Blanc. Most widely planted varietal in SA
Region: South African. Robertson
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is pale lemon.
The wine is medium intensity with aromas of blossom, apple, pear, apricot, mushroom. The wine is developing.
The wine is medium intensity with aromas of blossom, apple, pear, apricot, mushroom. The wine is developing.
The wine is dry, high acidity, medium alcohol and medium body. The flavors are dried apple, lime and mushroom. The finish is medium(-).
The wine is good
Drink now, now not suitable for further aging.
Region: South Australian, McLaren Vale (afternoon breezes from the ocean temper the warm climate) NOTE: Grapes sourced from Padthaway, Langhorne Creek, and McLaren Vale
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is medium ruby.
The wine is pronounced with aromas of cherry, blueberry, licorice, mint, and vanilla. The wine is developing.
The wine is pronounced with aromas of cherry, blueberry, licorice, mint, and vanilla. The wine is developing.
The wine is dry, with medium(+) acidity, high tannin, high alcohol, full body, and pronounced flavor intensity. The finish is long.
The wine is very good.
Can drink now, but has potential to age.
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Juicy, fruity, rich, powerful but mild at mouth. Sweet tannins and balanced acidity but surprisingly high alcohol content 17%.Aroma from cherry, plum, blueberry jam, strawberry jam, raisin and white pepper.
-color-inky dark purple with light purple edges
-Body: very fast legs by appearance, medium+ to full body
-Aroma:dark, rich, ripe fruit, dark cherry, syrup cordial, , hints of cocoa powder, herbal notes like thyme, pepper, vanilla and oak, the alcohol burn comes out with a little time.
-Palate:peppery cherry and raspberry with medium to medium plus tannins, medium acidity, full body with 16% alcohol, a real peppery finish where the tannins linger on the sides of my mouth and tip of my tongue.
-Body: very fast legs by appearance, medium+ to full body
-Aroma:dark, rich, ripe fruit, dark cherry, syrup cordial, , hints of cocoa powder, herbal notes like thyme, pepper, vanilla and oak, the alcohol burn comes out with a little time.
-Palate:peppery cherry and raspberry with medium to medium plus tannins, medium acidity, full body with 16% alcohol, a real peppery finish where the tannins linger on the sides of my mouth and tip of my tongue.
2016 Kalleske Clarry's GSM 14.5% abv $24.99
Varietal: Grenache (46%), Shiraz (35%), Mataro (19%)
Region: South Australia, Barossa Valley
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is medium ruby.
The wine medium(+) with aromas of red cherry, blueberry, mint, vanilla, charred wood
The wine medium(+) with aromas of red cherry, blueberry, mint, vanilla, charred wood
The wine is dry
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From an old Australian winery this amazing value wine is a fruit bomb! Blackberry blackcurrant and plum. Candy and spices as well at the nose. Smooth and minerals at the palate, fruit driven and balanced. Biodynamic, minimal sulphites added and wild yeast!! Can't wait to try the other wines from Kalleske
2014 ring-bolt Cabernet Sauvignon 14.5% abv $21.99
Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon
Region: Western Australia, Margaret River
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Deep ruby. Blackcurrant. Black cherry. Spicy red capsicum. Smooth. Warming. Generous. Value for money. Welcoming. Full of fruit. Full of optimism. Full of joy. Delightful richness.2015 Robertson Winery Pinotage 13.5% abv, $10.99
Region: South Africa
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Deep dark red purple colour with nice legs. On the nose rich aromas of blackberries plums, cacao with spicy & woody hints as well as some smokiness. On the palate rather medium bodied with soft tannins. Flavours of blackcurrants, plums tobacco, subtle chocolate go well with woody & smokey undertones. There's also something sweet, some spices? Medium finish with good fruity & again smokey/leather aftertaste. It went well with beefsteak. But I doubt it can get better. Not tasted anything with upward potential.
11/1/2016 - FRANM LIKES THIS WINE:83 Points
cheers - I had some delicious and cheap Pinotage in Africa; this wine was just ok - ok taste, ok value. Wouldn't buy it again.
2016 Flotsam & Jetsom Stalwart Cinsault 12% abv $29.99
Varietal: Cinsault
Region: South Africa, Western Cape, Darling
My Tasting Notes:
The wine is light garnet
The wine is medium intensity with flavors of red cherry, blueberry, vanilla and licorice.
The wine is dry with medium(+) acidity, medium(+) tannin, medium(-) body, medium(+) flavor intensity, with flavors of red cherry green pepper, white pepper and charred wood.
The quality is good.
Drink now not suitable for aging.
Drink now not suitable for aging.
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Varietal: SYRAH, CAB FRANC, MERLOT, PINOTAGE, VIOGNIER
Region: South Africa, Stellenbosch
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I'm a self-admitted sucker for labels! I was drawn in by this Tree of Life..beautiful & bright..This was a delightful experience from SA. Light magenta in color.Aromas of red berries, elderflower & rose petals. Softness on the palate, med bodied, nicely integrated tannins & acidity. Touch sweet of cocoa. The finish sticks with a lingering candied raspberry flavor. Great QPR!rhone blend, 50% syrah. Certified sustainable. Real fresh strawberry nose to it, fruit bomb, again, super easy drinking. New red wine drinker friendly. Bunch of RS to it.
— SYRAH, CAB FRANC, MERLOT, PINOTAGE, VIOGNIER
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