Wonderful Whites

A lovely tasting of examples of The Wine lesser available – and frequently enjoyed.

MCC:

·         Groote Post Brut Rose NV “Old Man’s Sparkle”:70% Chardonnay, 30% Pinot Noir, free run juice only. Very ripe Brie, strawberry almonds, rye lemonade, cheesey litchis, limey, raspberry zing/tartness.

WHITE:

·         Klein Steenberg Sauvignon Blanc (2012): Made from grapes from a blend of regions. Sweet litchis, pineapple, caramelly background, fresh hot summer’s day by the pool wine, full & juicy. (*)

·         Stonehill “Bristle White”  Viognier (2011): 100% Viognier. Lemon caramel shortbread, toasted seed bread, orange zest & rye, full, savoury, mouth watering, apricot marmalade, toast & butter. (*)

·         Painted Wolf Lekanyane (2010): 48% Chenin, 28% Viognier, 24% Verdelho. Buttered savoury punch scones, butterflies in your tummy nose, savoury stone fruit, fresh out the oven scones with orange marmalade. (***)

AROMATIC WHITE:

·         Cederberg Bukettraube (2012): German grape, off-dry. Guava rolls, litchi, zesty sweetness, sherbety fizz, mouth watering, sweet Sauvignon, needs food to tone, fresh.

Words on Whites:

·         Riesling & Gewurtztrammer are other examples of aromatic wines.

·         Aromatic wines are from the Alsace region

·         Cognac is made from Ugni Blanc or Colombar grapes

·         Chenin is a proudly South African white

·         Chenin used to make up 50% of the vines in SA

·         Chenin is used to make brandy.

·         It can also be used for MCC, oaked, unoaked, dry or sweet wine

·         Steenberg has a bubbly & Champagne bar on the farm serving Graham Beck & Steenberg MCC’s & Champagnes

·         Most Bukettraube is grown in Zimbabwe