£29.99
Finca del Mar Cabernet Franc 2020 is from a vineyard on the slopes of the Langeberg between Swellendam and Ashton, about an hour and half’s drive from Cape Infanta where Alex Starey and family of Stellenbosch property Keermont takes their holidays.
It’s pretty much the antithesis of Starey’s often rather opulent red wines under the Keermont label, the grapes picked early, and winemaking involving carbonic maceration before maturation lasting 12 months in a second-fill French oak barrel and a glass demi-john.
The nose shows lifted aromatics of roses, violets, red berries and some attractive herbal character while the palate is delicate and intricate – lovely pure fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins, the finish very dry and even lightly spicy (alcohol is 12.07%). A delight to drink.
CE’s rating: 92/100.
£22.99
This hand crafted boutique wine has been matured for more than 18 months in French oak barrels and bottle matured. Intense Ruby Garnet in colour. Plums, dry prunes, damsons and cherries with hints of dry mint, cinnamon and violets and notes of spices and herbs. Full and rich, juicy and appealing....
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This dry, full-bodied white is matured for 12 months in new 300 litre French oak barrels. It is characterised by tangy citrus fruits softened by undertones of vanilla and a nutty complexity. Awarded four stars in the John Platter Wine Guide, this is a big wine for special occasions.
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100% chardonnay Fresh and well balanced with a very fine mousse and soft acidity to balance the almond skin and passion fruit tones. Delicious lime and grapefruit with beautiful minerality and long finish.
£11.99
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