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Oneric Wines

Some tastings have a special kind of sparkle – this one started off with sparkly labels and proceeded to reveal some sparkling wines & a few sparks of mischievous information.

WHITE:

• Sauvignon Blanc (2010): 4500 bottles produced. Dusty camembert, light whiff of mown grass, white peaches and grapes, white grape juice, creaminess, litchi, soft. (*)

• Chardonnay (2010): 14 months in French oak. Pretty jasmine, creamy buttery honey, runny honey & peach pips. (***)

RED:

• Cabernet Sauvignon (2009): Green peppercorns & blueberry love child, light white wine vinegar, sharp with slight acidity, pair with lamb.

• Cousin Jack (2010): 18^th & 19^th Century character. Cab Sauv/Merlot/Shiraz. Gummy bears, juicy red berries, berry fruit tart, powdery tannins, puff of pepper.

• Flagship Shiraz (2009): French oak. Spicy berry coulis, cocoa-y, vinegary beetroot, retarded puppy tannins, lurking balsamic. (*)

Oneric’s Own Wisdom:

• 2009 was a good vintage the world over (except for California)
• Best wine for weed – Chenin/off-dry Riesling
• Father of Oneric family was a copper miner = metallic labels
• Oneric – “what dreams are made of”
• Launched in 2012
• Produced a total of 15 000 bottles
• Sell grapes to Neil Ellis