A Miss is Nowhere Near Miles

Miles Mossop

A lovely combination of ever-enjoyable Tokara wines + Miles' own range - ever so sweetly named for his offspring. Perhaps I'll make wines named after foods one day - closest I'll get to offspring. They cost wine money. 

WHITE:

·         Tokara Reserve Walker Bay Sauvignon Blanc 2012: Asparagus, green veg, dry, not acidic, light soils, saline, mineral, no wood contact, 100% sauv, lurking pineapple, slight richness from lees contact, silkiness – 5 star John Platter (*)

·         Tokara Directors Reserve White 2011: 71% sauv, 29% Semillon, 9 months in oak, sweet, buttery nose, jasmine, texture, vanilla, honey, waxy quince, porky aftertaste – 10 years aging potential (**)

·         Miles Mossop Saskia 2011: Yum nose, honey flavours, jasmine, surprising acidity lurking but creamy & buttery, light. Chenin, Viognier, Verdelho, Claret Blanche. Honeysuckle, apricots, peach (***)

REDS:

·         Tokara Directors Reserve Red 2008: Tanniny nose, red fruit, smokey, smooth, textured, 73% Cab Sauv, 15% Petit Verdot, 6% Merlot, 4% Malbec, 2% Cab Franc, subtle spice – will improve with age

·         Miles Mossop Max 2008: Lots of tannin, smells mildly of alcohol, minty, spice, softness, Petit Verdot, Cab Sauv, Merlot, savoury, smooth (*)

Glossary from my glass:

·         All nominated for 5 stars – 3 won

·         2000 – first vintage

·         Produce 28 wines on Tokara

·         Longer hang time = longer veraison (ripening) time – produces flavour & sugars

·         Fume blanc = wooded Sauv Blanc

·         Screw caps = longer aging potential – stays fresher & more consistent