The Direttore about a guest of the Augsburg wine panel on South Africa
Who La Gazzetta del Vino closely, then, the passion of South African wines to Direttore not unknown.
He enjoyed an invitation from fellow bloggers Christian Listening Rich, founder of the Augsburg wine round, with respect to a tasting of this topic. Moreover, it was still activated Michael Gmall. A great connoisseur of this country and, above all, a cellar keeper ripened treasures.
accordingly met you in a relaxed atmosphere on the evening of 01.14.2011 in the Gögginger Weinklause .
It was waiting for us a selection of recent and mature vintages of various producers. The focus was on red wines.
Here my impressions of the wines tasted Wines.
Boschendal Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2007 green flavor of asparagus, herbs and figs. Medium body with a short finish. This Sauvignon Blanc was a bit over the point. 79
2008 Buitenverwachting Chardonnay Intense aromas of vanilla, caramel. Wood felt significantly. Made wine with sweeping acid. Short finish. 81
2008 Kanonkoop cadets kirschige Appealing nose, spicy blueberry notes, green pepper.
soft tannins, medium body, harmonious finish. 86
2003 Pinot Noir Meerlust
noble nose, Mousee soft cherry, raspberry. On the palate, green peppers, bitter almond, jam light touch. Inharmonious. Flat finish. 84
Mulderbosch Faithful Hound 2004
ripened oranges, balsamic notes, black cherry. Straight, soft body. Racy and spicy finish. 86
Duplessis 2002 Havana Hills
Peppery notes, plums, prunes. "Easy drinking". On the spot. 86
2006 Kleine Zalze Family Reserve
cassis, pomegranate, leather. Thin body. Tree tomato. Rapsig. Discordant finish. 80
2006 Capaia Baron von Essen
Great movie! Extremely balsamic, blueberry, chilli. concentrated on the palate. Soft velvety tannins. Forever lasting finish. Great potential. 92
2006 De Toren Fusion 5
dark chocolate, vanilla, plum. Palate feeling confident battle. A mouthful of wine. Pflaumensourbet. Not quite to the point, but great future. 1990 Raka Biography Shiraz 2007
pepper, oily, and full of varietal type. Strong character. Long and racy finish. PLV terrific! 89
2005 Kanonkoop Wine Estate Paul Sauer
mocha, caramel, cocktail cherry. On the palate, juicy, fresh, full-bodied rose hips for jam. Grand finish! Certainly a little young, but already available. Drinking fun! 93
The highlight: 1991 Kanonkoop Wine Estate Paul Sauer
Curry, Eukalypthus, ripe black cherry, plum. On the palate, soft and creamy. Velvety soft tannins. Harmonious acidity. Soft, full finish. Fantastic! 1994 Nederburg Paarl
1988 Cabernet Sauvignon
overripe strawberries, leather behave. Slender body. Short finish. Exciting, but not to the mark. 84
1991 Neil Ellis Cabernet Sauvignon
Cafe Arabica, ripe cherries. Pointed fruit on the palate. Conspicuous dry. Harmonious. High pleasure to drink. 88
2006 All Lost Old Vintage
marzipan, coffee, slightly morbid note. Very powerful, pompous mouth feel. Rich finish. Very exciting. 89
1989 Klein Constantia Wine Estate Natural Sweet
Copper frabs with honey-colored highlights. Arkazienhonig and ripe dates in the nose. Full oily body. Everlasting finish. Great wine!
93
Overall, an interesting sample, which did away with the notion that South African wines mature impossible. A few exceptional producers have shown that it works with relish. The high-flyer in red wines with potential natural "Kanonkoop. The Bordeaux blends are among the greatest wines that have achieved South Africa. My personal discovery was the "2006 Capaia Baron von Essen. A wonderful style. This winery is the Direttore will deal in more detail at this point. The development of South Africa's wine industry is truly remarkable. The leap in quality can clearly be seen.
The sample in the Gögginger Weinklause was cozy. The kitchen is really recommended. Thanks Rich Christian Listening to the organization. For an early repetition!
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