A lovely introduction to a farm of wines even I, knowing little of The Wine, knew to be an old favourite - especially the Old' Man's blend, a most amiable old chap. Upon introduction, the rest of the family appeared just as friendly.
WHITE:
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Groote
Post Sauvignon Blanc (2012): Guava, asparagus, lime, zesty nose, savoury
palate, acidid Brie, preserved fig aftertaste, pithy bitterness.
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Groote
Post Unwooded Chardonnay (2012): Microwaved chicken feed, pears, straw,
cotton candy stick, toffee apple, creamy caramel, spun sugar, bigness, peachy
finish, Hertzoggies – slightly burnt coconut nose as it warms.(**)
RED:
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Groote
Post Old Man’s Blend (2012): 4 star John Platter. Green peppercorns, pizza
wine, lurking berries, soft mouth, gravy, spicy, bitter finish. Cab, Cab Franc,
Merlot, Shiraz (*)
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Groote
Post Merlot (2011): Menthol, rosemary, bitter on throat, soft, short
finish, disappears like eating raw oysters, just slips down the throat, Spice
on top palate, tannins. Serve with Old Man’s Burger from Hilda’s
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Groote
Post Shiraz (2012): Ostrich steak, venison seared, gamey, wet biltong,
lurking cooked banana, capers, salty, cheese on pizza mouthfeel, richness,
frozen pea finish, meaty red fruit (**)
POST-ITS FROM GROOTE POST
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Drop crop – cut excess grapes to improve quality
of remaining & improve soil.
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Rebreeding kwaggas
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Logo – bell & VOC – area used to form part
of DEIC
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Hilda’s Kitchen @ farm
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Riesling tastes of coriander
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Darling Voorkamer Fees – train to GP &
Evita’s house
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Pair tomato & Cab Franc
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Owner of farm “I switched from dairy farming to
wine because nobody ever stopped me in the street to tell me how much they
enjoyed my milk”
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Son: “there was nothing to do between milking
the cows in the morning & the evening so my dad planted vines”
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