Titches of Tamboerskloof

Tamboerskloof

It was a tasting of The Wine and The Viognier was there - I need say no more

ROSE:

·         Tamboerskloof Rose (2012): Block 13, cherry, brie, saltiness, lovely mouthfeel, creaminess, savouriness, ricecherry jelly & sweets, looks like jelly. Syrah, single block. Lisa Rose. 3 picking dates – 1 – acidity, 2 – wine, 3 – character.

WHITE:

·         Tamboerskloof Viognier 2011:  Basket press, Quandro style, 30% 3^rd fill barrels. First vintage of Viognier. Very pale, paw paw seeds, caramelised tomatoes on bruschetta, soft savouriness, mussels, quite strong. Pair with food. (**)

·         Tamboerskloof Viognier 2012: Chees & yoghurt, buttered Salticrax, sourdough & ciabatta, vetkoek, subtle flavours, rich length, cocunutty muesli, mouthwatering, spiced chocolate cake. 30% 4^th fill barrels, aging potential. (*)

 RED:

·         Tamboerskloof Syrah (2007): 3% Viognier, 7% Mourvedre. Sharp, meaty, biltong, porty, smoked charcuterie meats, chorizo, violets, subtle berries, concentrated flavour, soft, round. Naturally fermented. (**)

·         Tamboerskloof &Union Blend (2008): Block 20 on the pan handle – 5 rows of grapes. Shiraz, 12 % Mourvedre. Chocolate, chilli, tingles on the nose, lightly sniffing pepper, soft, fireside wine with spice at the back of the throat, lingering Camembert bitterness, nutmeg, mocha, red velvet, very rich. (**)

NOTES:

·         Viognier is grown in a “titch of a block”

·         Originally planted Viognier just for blending with Syrah

·         Certification code search will tell construction, etc, of wine – “birth certificate” of a wine