Learning to Adore

Adoro

Despite what little I know of The Wine, I know I like The Wooded Wines - even the Sauvignon Blanc's seem rather amiable after a bit of wood. 

WHITE:

·         Adoro Sauvignon Blanc (2009): Stone fruit, orange blossom, nectarine, slight fizz, full, citrusy, lime, viscous, mouth watering, rind. 3 regions – 46% Elgin, 20% Stellenbosch. French style, serve with Malay food. Age 5 years +, only fermented on the lees, no barrel fermentation.

·         Adoro Sauvignon Blanc (2010): Cooler year, leaner, melon, papaya, fruit with pouring cream, caramel fudge blocks aftertaste, rich but light, toasty, popped wheat. 60% Stellenbosch, more New World style. (**)

·         Adoro Naude White (2009):  Chenin, Semillon, Sauv blend. 12 – 25 vineyards. Smells like friendship, jasmine, peaches, light fizz, mouthwatering, melted butter, toast, tropical fruit, post-Watermelon. Softens as it warms in taste & nose – more savoury & peaches. 1/3 Chenin & Semillon fermented in new oak

ADORING ANECDOTES (not really, but I like the alliteration):

·         All blends

·         Food wines

·         Old world meets new world style

·         2009 = fantastic SA vintage

·         Boxes of vertical varietals available to purchase

·         Adoro – Latin-base, to adore, love, enjoy

·         “People drink a style of wine”