The Edinburgh Wine Club |
Thursday 13 November 2014 |
Franschhoek Valley |
|
Wine |
Grapes
|
Region |
Supplier |
Price |
Comments |
Ranking
1-3 and Best Value |
|
Pierre Jourdan Blanc de
Blancs NV 12% |
Chardonnay |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
16.49 |
Pale,
delicate and poised with “wet pebble” minerality and a
nuance of vanilla. Finishes in a dry Granny Smith apple crispness. |
7 points |
|
Boekenhoutskloof Wolftrap White 2012 13.5% |
Viognier,
Chenin Blanc, Grenache Blanc |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
8.29 |
Fruit
blossom, spices and almond flavours. Nice weight and rounded finish.
Lingering aftertaste with subtle wood flavours. |
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Boschendal Rachel’s
Chenin Blanc 2013 13.5% |
Chenin Blanc,
Viognier |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
8.20 |
Fruity, well
balanced, full bodied. Exotic mango, apricot and pineapple on the nose.
On the palate a core of fruit with hints of nuts and honey. | Best value |
|
La Motte 2011 13% |
Sauvignon
Blanc |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
12.89 |
Distinct
intensity of gooseberry, green apple, lime and pineapple. |
1 point
|
|
Chamonix 2012 13.5% |
Chardonnay |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
14.48 |
Aromas of
tropical fruits and grapefruit with hints of oatmeal, caramel and
nutmeg. Deftly fused with oak in a long, elegant finish. |
2 points Best white |
|
Moreson 2012 14.5% |
Pinotage |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
13.99 |
Slight mocha
bouquet. Dried prunes, wild cherries with a blend of clove and cinnamon
flavours. Considered to be one of the ten best pinotages in South
Africa. |
10 points |
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Chamonix
Greywacke 2011 14.5% |
Pinotage |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
15.89 |
Bouquet of
wild berries, spice and cherries. On the palate rich dark chocolate
with fruit flavours. Long finish with a sweetness reminiscent of
liquorice. |
6 points |
|
Moreson Mata Mata 2009 |
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
|
Franschhoek Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
18.48 |
Concentrated and elegantly balanced. Matured in French oak for 24 months. Will mature for a further 10 years. |
19 points |
|
Boekenhoutskloof 2011 |
Cabernet Sauvignon |
Franschhoek
Valley South Africa |
sawinesonline.co.uk |
29.80 |
Dense black fruit with spice, chalkiness, cedar and eucalyptus on the nose. Tobacco, mulberry, black olives and dark cherry on the palate. Firm, ripe tannins. |
21 points Best wine |