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Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2007
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Our Price: $39.00
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"The 4th vintage of this premium blended wine comprises of 207 barrique in total in the following proportion: Syrah 95 barrique, Grenache Noir 46 barrique, Cabernet Sauvignon 29 barrique, Cinsault 29 barrique, and Viognier 8 barrique. As before the Syrah was from a selected Malmesbury vineyard, the Grenache Noir from Citrusdal, the Cinsault from Wellington and the Cabernet Sauvignon as well as the Viognier component came from the vineyards at Boekenhoutskloof. All fermented separately with all of the Grenache noir being blended with a proportion of Syrah before maturation. This is due to the high oxidation potential of the cultivar. After alcoholic fermentation, malolactic fermentation was completed spontaneously in a combination of new and used French oak casks. All barrique were left on the primary lees for 15 months, an eggwhite fining followed by a coarse filtration led to bottling in July 2006. Hints of dark chocolate and ripe fruit dominate the aromatic profile of this wine. Rich and ripe, the wine has a generous mouth feel and mid-palate weight with a minimum of five years ageing potential." -Winery
Boekenhoutskloof is one of the oldest (the homestead dates from 1784) but newly developed farms in South Africa's Franschhoek Valley. This "Chocolate Block" is a blend of Cinsault, Syrah, Grenache, and Viognier and echoes the chocolatey notes evident in this great blend.
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Graham Beck Pinno (Pinotage) 2006
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Our Price: $11.00
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This pinotage parlays flavors of plums, berries and a hint of tropical banana with smoky spices and mocha on the nose. Soft juicy fruit flavors on the palate. The wine is medium-bodied with an easily accessible structure. The finish is clean and rewarding.
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Robertson Winery Pinotage 2007
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Our Price: $11.00
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Dark cherries and earthiness on the nose with notes of tobacco added to the mouth flavor.
Enjoy young. - E. Joseph
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Robertsons Chenin Blanc 2006
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Our Price: $9.00
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Zesty & Fruity with desireable balance. - E. Joseph
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Robertsons Late Harvest Gewurtraminer 2007
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Our Price: $12.00
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A sweet but balanced Gewurz with plenty of spice. - E. Joseph
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Robertson Phanto Ridge Pinotage 2004
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Our Price: $20.00
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Rich aroma of plum and ripe banana, chocolate coffee and mocca with a lingering impression of chocolate and plum pudding. Soft, ripe tannins and well-integrated oak provide structure and a plushy textured mouth feel.
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Glen Carlou Meritage 2004
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Our Price: $30.00
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"A big mouthful of plum and cherry, with vanilla and cinnamon accents allied to a firm, lean framework. The vanilla-tinged fruit emerges on the finish. Well balanced and concentrated, this should develop well. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2003. 1,000 cases made." 89 Pts
Wine Spectator –BS
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Douglas Green Sauvignon Blanc 2007
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Our Price: $9.00
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"A big mouthful of plum and cherry, with vanilla and cinnamon accents allied to a firm, lean framework. The vanilla-tinged fruit emerges on the finish. Well balanced and concentrated, this should develop well. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2003. 1,000 cases made." 89 Pts
Wine Spectator –BS
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Post House Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
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Our Price: $31.00
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Full-bodied red wine with a dark brick red rim. A nose of raspberry and black currant, cigar box, and hints of herb(fyn bos). and oaky palate with rounded ripe fruit and tannins, which gives length to the finish.
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Kumkani Chenin Blanc 2006
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Our Price: $10.00
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This Chenin Blanc has weighty tropical fruit flavours of melon and pineapple, with a plump ripeness on the mid-palate and a creamy, leesy texture and zesty finish.
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