Babylon's Peak Chenin Blanc...
A crisp, fresh and fruity Chenin Blanc from low-yield dryland bushvines
A crisp, fresh and fruity Chenin Blanc from low-yield dryland bushvines
Complex flavours of flowers, peach, dried pear and apricot with a long, smooth finish on the palate.
A crisp, medium-bodied wine with a variation of fruit characters including ripe gooseberry, green peppers, green melon and hints of tropical fruit.
This full bodied, rich Chardonnay offers a powerful citrus, giving it great elegance, with flintstone on the nose, mineral undertones and good balance giving the wine a wonderful lingering finish.
The wine has a pale lemon yellow colour and a bouquet reminiscent of green peppers combined with herbaceous aromas. The wine is dry, full bodied and has a long lingering finish.
A pale lemon-coloured wine with a bouquet reminiscent of green figs with hints of gooseberries and green peppers. Dry and full-bodied with a long, lingering finish.
Buitenverwachting Sauvignon Blanc 2017
The result is a style of Chardonnay which shows a certain tightness and smooth, rich, creamy textures developed during malolactic fermentation, along with a mineral core, and surrounded by stone fruit and wild floral characteristics.
Country - Lebanon
Region - Bekaa Valley
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 55%, Semillon 25%, Chardonnay 20%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Château Ksara
Tasting notes - The Chardonnay gives this wine its finesse and elegance, the Sauvignon its subtle aroma of hazelnuts and exotic fruits, and the Semillon provides roundness, length and finesse. The result is an elegant wine with a complex aroma of spice, pineapple and nuts which is followed through on the palate. Medium-bodied, balanced acidity and a medium to long finish.
Country - Lebanon
Region - Bekaa Valley
Grape Varieties - Clairette 30%, Muscat 30%, Obeidy 30%, Sauvignon Blanc 10%
Alcohol by volume - 12.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Château Ksara
Tasting notes - A light and fruity wine, where fullness is given by the Obeidi and Clairette, the delicate floral aromas come from the
Muscat, and the lively, freshness is imparted by the Sauvignon Blanc.
A broad, rich palate on which citrus explodes in your mouth combined with some fresh kiwi fruit flavours, nicely balanced with a lively fruit acidity and subtle wooding lend a satisfying, lengthy and textured finish to this Chardonnay.
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Chenin Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Ernst Gouws & Co
Tasting notes - A citrusy sensation, this light and fresh Chenin Blanc starts quietly, building into a glorious mouthful of mixed citrus flavours of ruby grapefruit and lime. The zippy acidity and lower alcohol make this a delicious all day, every day wine.
In the glass, this wine is a brilliant white gold colour.
Bouquet
Aromas of melon, peaches and apricots with a hint of jasmine and sweet pea.
Palate
Summer fruit aromas follow through on the palate with a hint of spiciness. Medium bodied with a fresh acidity and lingering aftertaste.
Food
Viognier is a food wine and it goes brilliantly with all sorts of food, its ample body and wonderful aroma make an unusual and exciting combination. This wine is fantastic with seafood, but also try it with salads, smoked salmon and spicy dishes.
A particular favourite pairing is Word of Mouth and steamed mussels in a masala coconut broth.
Platinum medal and Best Asia White Decanter World Wine Awards
Country - Japan
Region - Yamanashi province
Grape Varieties - Koshu 100%
Alcohol by volume - 11.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Grace Winery
Tasting notes - Ethereal and elegant, similar to the Kayagatake but like the bigger brother – more depth on the nose, this has melon but also peach, minerality in there in spades from the complex granite soils found in the Hishiyama district. Again the remarkable freshness and elegance of the Koshu is present but with a linear, crisp, length with gorgeous mouth watering acidity and wonderful minerals and peaches on the finish - this leans towards a classy Albariño or Cru Chablis.
Country - Japan
Region - Yamanashi province
Grape Varieties - Koshu 100%
Alcohol by volume - 11.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Grace Winery
Tasting notes - Light and floral in style, the freshness and elegance of this wine is quite remarkable. Delicate flavours of Japanese pear, green apple and herbaceous notes of fennel and lemongrass are backed by a thirst-quenching acidity, delicious peppered spice nuances and a tangy finish.
Awards
Gold, DWWA, 2018
Country - Japan
Region - Yamanashi province
Grape Varieties - Koshu 100%
Alcohol by volume - 12%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Grace Winery
Tasting notes - Pure, sublimely crisp and mineral in style, this wine is fresh and elegant with subtle notes of citrus fruit and white pear. The palate, like the nose shows white fruits and spicy white pepper notes with a savoury note on the finish.
Awards
Silver, IWC, 2017
Platinum - Best Asian White, DWWA, 2017
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13.5%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Groot Constantia
Tasting notes - Fresh and zesty with uplifting tropical fruits on the nose such as guava, papaya and granadilla, which are followed by subtle herbaceous notes. Rich and creamy on the palate, with lots of sweet tropical fruit, balanced beautifully by a refreshing acidity and a bright finish.
Aromas of citrus, quince, green melon and savoury notes on the nose with layers of pear and honeysuckle on the palate. Elegant fruit and integrated French oak flavours give this wine a silky mouthfeel and a long, fresh, mineral finish. Enjoy now or mature up to 15 years at optimum storage conditions.
Lively and herbaceous with crisp layers of fruit. Intense palate with tropical and green elements. A serious wine with a long future. Will reward careful cellaring for the next 5 years.
Showing notes of white peach, citrus and pineapple on the nose, this wine has a rich and ripe mouthfeel coupled with vibrant acidity which contributes to the lingering zesty finish. The freshness and complexity of this wine will enable it to develop gracefully over the next 5 -7 years.
Country - South Africa
Region - Western Cape
Grape Varieties - Sauvignon Blanc 100%
Alcohol by volume - 13%
Bottle - 75cl
Producer - Lismore Estate Vineyards
Tasting notes - This barrel fermented Sauvignon Blanc has an attractive, complex bouquet with lovely light white peach and fynbos scents. The palate is well-balanced with a spicy, almost petrolly opening. There is an attractive hazelnut seam and a complex, driven finish. A true expression of this unique terroir and its equally unique winemaker.
Awards
93 Pts, jamie Goode , 2018
91 Pts, Neal Martin, 2018
16.5 Pts, Jancis Robinson, 2018