Wine

Winery-Hartenberg Grapes-Chardonnay Region-South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region Wine style-South African Chardonnay

Type: White Producer: Rijk's Variety: Chenin Blanc Designation: Touch of Oak Vineyard: n/a Country: South Africa

“Our great-grandfather and his brother combined their resources and talents in many farming endeavours, including wine. Back then, in the early 1900’s, winemaking was very traditional and devoid of the additives and manipulations that are so prevalent these days. We’re sticking to these old-fashioned winemaking practices and trying to make wines that are...

Winery: Clos Malverne Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch Wine style: South African Bordeaux Blend

Winery : Hartenberg Grapes : Shiraz/Syrah Region : South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch Wine style : South African Syrah

Winery : Shannon Vineyards Grapes : Merlot Region : South Africa / Western Cape / Cape South Coast / Elgin Wine style : South African Merlot Alcohol content : 14.5%

Color: red  Character: dry  Volume: 0.75 liters Variety: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon  Vineyard: Oldenburg Vineyards Region: Stellenbosch Alcohol: 14% vol.  Serve at: 18°C 

Type: Red Producer: Bava Variety: Nebbiolo Country: Italy

Full body, structure, concentration, ripe fruit, spicy. Balanced and long life. Very small quantity produced just in top vintages.

The grapes are hand-picked, then gently pressed and fermented at 25° to 26°C. Vinification takes place in stainless steel tanks, with skin contact for 20-25 days. The wine is then aged in mid-toasted French oak for three years: 70% in 20 to 50 hectolitre casks; 30% in barriques.

Greets the eye with a deeep purplish red. The nose is remarkably rich and multi-faceted, with aromas of sour cherry, raspberry and dried plum and spicy impressions of black pepper, vanilla, cocoa powder and espresso bean. Clean, vibrant acidity and silky well integrated tannins.

The vine of this pure Sangiovese wine are carefully selected and harvested. In an ideal height, drained soils and directed to the south west, these old vines deliver a wine with a special character. It has a big structure and refinement, elegant, well balanced and intensive flavor.