Eenzaamheid has been producing wonderful grapes for a very long time - and after 7 years of selling all of their produce to other farms, they've finally begun to make their own wines. And I am most thankful they have!
WHITE:
- Eenzaamheid Chenin Blanc 2011: First white produced, subtle, shy, not fruity/creamy, light, waxy green apple & vanilla pods, very dry, versatile with food – only 1,8g of sugar (*)
RED:
- Eenzaamheid Cuvee 1693 NV: Lovely nose, berry juice & happiness, surprisingly spicy, dry, light, textured, tanniny, “house wine”, 25% Mourvedre, 25% Shiraz, 50% Cab Sauv (**)
- Eenzaamheid Pinotage 2010: Red berries, red Wine Gums, tanniny, dry, strong alcoholy feel, tastes savoury, American oak, 20 months, coconut aftertaste, prunes, good aging potential, 10% new oak, 11% Shiraz
- Eenzaamheid Shiraz/Mourvedre 2010: Mocha, jam on toast, fairly sharp & textured, fruity, fruity nose, liquorice, body, unfiltered, 11% Mourvedre, will age well
Lessons from the Lees:
- Non-Vintage (NV) = blend of years
- Cuvee = non vintage/blend
- Min 85% to be classified a single cultivar wine
- Use less than 1% of 380 hectares under vine
- Supplies Fairview, Perdeberg, Spier
- First vintage of wines in 7 years
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