Guest at Guardian Peak

After a marvellous morning of getting us spectacularly lost amongst the hills of Stellenbosch as only I seem able to do, we made our way up the correct hill to Uva Mira, and down again to Guardian Peak for a cosy, marshmallowy tasting overlooking the vineyards.


WHITE:

• Donkiesbaai Steen (2013): Chenin Blanc, 4 - 5 month in old French oak. Apricot pips, orange rind, soft, salted break, pretzel, cosy, light honey

RED:

• Donkiesbaai Pinot Noir (2013): 12 months French oak. Roasted marshmallow, slight strawberry, strawberry sherbet, slight vinergariness, Velcro tannins.
• Guardian Peak Summit (2012): Syrah, Mourvedre, Grenache, 18 months in French & American oak. Salted caramel strawberries, charred pink marshmallows, white pepper, warming, oxtail Cup-of-Soup, sharp game meat wrapped in pastry.
• Guardian Peak Cirrus Syrah (2011): 3% Viognier (unoaked), French & American oak for 18 months. Petunias, lurking spice, gentle powder puffs, buttery chocolate mousse with nutmeg & cayenne pepper.
• Guardian Peak Lapa Cabernet Sauvignon (2011): 18 months in French oak, 40% first fill. Strong alcohol on the nose, cumin, green peppercorns, slap in the mouth, soft buttery mashed potato finish, sharp cherries.