De Waal Estate TOP of the HILL Pinotage Stellenbosch RSA

A full, fruity wine with flavours of ripe plums and cherries; rich with a persistent finish. (12 x 75 cl)

100% Merlot this red spends 18 months in 225-litre French barriques . The result of this is a deep red coloured wine showing ripe berry flavours with a hint of mint. A rich and full bodied Merlot to enjoy through to the enjoyable finish. De Waal Wine Estate, produced at Uiterwyk Wine Estate, situated in the cool Stellenbosch Hills, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. The wines combine elegant Old World finesse and abundant New World fruit and was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was considered such good quality that it was chosen to be served to the first class passengers of South African Airways in 1986. (12 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES A concentrated rich and full wine with flavours of spices, creamy dark fruit and a smoky undertone. The 1999 Shiraz was the Maiden vintage for Uiterwyk Wine Estate, and is the only Shiraz in South Africa made in true Northern Rhône tradition where 5% Viognier is added to develop a softer more fragrant style. IN THE VINEYARD The DeWaal Shiraz is produced from a 25-year-old vineyard grown on gravel and loam soil. This single vineyard only produced 200 cases. IN THE CELLAR The wine received 14 days maceration for optimum extract of flavours and colours from the skins. Maturation for 18 months in 40% new French barriques. (12 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES An earnest, serious wine, dark in colour, with flavours of dark chocolate, cherry and spices. IN THE CELLAR Length of Fermentation: 5 days, 14 days maceration Cellar Barrel Maturation: 23 months 225-litre barriques 60% new oak, 40% second fill BLEND INFORMATION 45% Cabernet Franc, 20% Pinotage, 20% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon The 1993 Uiterwyk Estate Wine was the first Cape Blend to be made in South Africa. A Cape Blend is a wine in which Pinotage is the crucial component of the blend. Cabernet Sauvignon adds body and length, Pinotage: fruit and richness, Cabernet Franc: elegance and Merlot contributes softness. (6 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES A crisp, full and refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with tropical aromas and flavours of gooseberries. IN THE VINEYARD GRAPE VARIETIES: Sauvignon Blanc LOCATION OF VINEYARD: High up on cooler South facing slopes SOIL TYPE: High potential Hutton AGE OF VINEYARDS PLANTED: 20 years ROOT STOCK: R 99 METHOD OF TRELLISING: 3-wire hedge (12 x 75 cl)

Neethlingshof Estate Pinotage Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Neethlingshof Estate Stellenbosch Soft & Supple Reds (12 x 75 cl)

TASTING NOTES A golden tint and rich viscosity. Creamy flavours of apricot and peaches. Long persistent finish. Perfect to control the strong flavours of spicy meals. IN THE VINEYARD GRAPE VARIETIES: Viognier. LOCATION OF VINEYARD High up on cooler East facing slopes SOIL TYPE: Gravel and loam. AGE OF VINEYARDS PLANTED: 8 years. Grafted on 18-year old Chenin Blanc rootstocks. ROOT STOCK: R 99. METHOD OF TRELLISING: Cordon. (12 x 75 cl)

Neethlingshof LORD NEERHLINGSHOF Pinotage Stellenbosch RSA from South Africa, Stellenbosch by Neethlingshof Estate Stellenbosch (6 x 75 cl)

This wine has a clear and bright yellow-straw colour. The nose is intense and typical of the grape variety. Youthful and fruity, it is clean, perfumed, with rose petal and litchee aromas developing well after a few minutes in the glass. Medium-bodied, it is smooth with a hint of sweetness on the palate. A long, lingering, fruity and typical Gewürztraminer aftertaste rounds off this superb wine. Enjoy it with spicy food, such as curries and Chinese food, wherever spicy and sweet components mingle. Can also be enjoyed with light and fruity desserts or on its own. Serve well chilled at 10 (12 x 75 cl)