Cape First Wines MAKANA RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Region RSA
Where it's from:
South Africa, Coastal
Price per case:
£75.77
Bottles per case:
12 x 75 cl
Style:
Description:
Cape First Wines MAKANA RESERVE Cabernet Sauvignon Coastal Region RSA from South Africa, Coastal by Cape First Wines Pty Ltd Somerset West (12 x 75 cl)
Region:
South Africa, Coastal
Producer:
Cape First Wines Pty Ltd Somerset West
Product ID:
52196
Cape Mentelle CabernetSauvignon Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Liquorice and mocha aromas lead into a rich core of intense, berry fruit combined with hints of sweet spice and high quality French oak. Palate flavours are concentrated and dense, yet seamless and in total harmony with the oak framework. The firm structure and powdery tannins promise longevity in the cellar. A complex, serious wine for Cabernet enthusiasts.Cape Mentelle Vineyards, established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates, is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions, Margaret River enjoys a maritime location, with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970, there are today over 180 hectares under vine and the winery was constructed in 1977. Cape Mentelle Vineyards, is committed to the concept of true regional styles and will continue to expand its operations to produce quality wines. The company believes that the role of specialist wineries lies in the production of premium wines from varieties best suited to specific regions. Emphasis is placed on individual fruit character and the development of a recognisable estate wine style. Liquorice and mocha aromas lead into a rich core of intense, berry fruit combined with hints of sweet spice and high quality French oak. Palate flavours are concentrated and dense, yet seamless and in total harmony with the oak framework. The firm structure and powdery tannins promise longevity in the cellar. A complex, serious wine for Cabernet enthusiasts. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £169.70
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Cape Mentelle CabernetSauvignon/Merlot Margaret River Australia
Description: This is the sister company of the famous Cloudy Bay and established in 1970, was one of the first wineries in Margaret River. The blend is a classic Bordeaux mix of Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc fermented and aged in both French & American oak. Still youthful, this is dark and dense with ripe blackcurrant fruit initially then a more earthy spiced plum character showing smooth tannins on the finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £131.88
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Cape Mentelle Cabernet Merlot Margaret River Western Australia
Description: Cape Mentelle Vineyards, established by David and Mark Hohnen and now part of the Moet Hennessy Wine Estates, is a specialist producer of premium wines in Margaret River in the south west corner of Western Australia. One of the country's finest wine regions, Margaret River enjoys a maritime location, with the added advantage of a long dry growing season. Cape Mentelle was one of the first vineyards established in the Margaret River region. First planted in 1970, there are today over 180 hectares under vine and the winery was constructed in 1977. Cape Mentelle Vineyards, is committed to the concept of true regional styles and will continue to expand its operations to produce quality wines. The company believes that the role of specialist wineries lies in the production of premium wines from varieties best suited to specific regions. Emphasis is placed on individual fruit character and the development of a recognisable estate wine style. This blend of Cabernetsauvignon and merlot is sourced from the estate's Trinders Vineyard and three long-term growers within the Margaret River region. Great care is taken in the vineyard and this is reflected in the the winery where light crushing is followed by a warm fermentation before cooling down to 25 ï C for the completion of fermentation. Regular pumping over for colour, flavour and tannin extraction occurs during the vigorous phase of ferment, tapering off towards the end. The degree of tannin extraction is determined by taste to achieve a balanced level of tannin mouthfeel. Batches are treated individually with skin contact ranging from 4 to 28 days. Each batch is given a light pressing; the harder pressings are separated. Once dry, the wine is inoculated for malolactic fermentation which occurs in stainless steel tanks, after which the wine is racked to 50:50 French and American oak barrels for 15 months. This has produced a final blend of 55% CabernetSauvignon, 38% Merlot, 6% Cabernet Franc and 1% Petit Verdot. Lovely fruit driven wine. it is a deep crimson purple coloured wine. Showing intense aromas of aniseed, herb garden, plum with some cedar, it is a quite perfumed wine. Well poised the aromas are evident in the palate as the aniseed, plum and cedar flavours dominate this blend, while the fine slinky tannins have become leafy firm at the finish. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £94.83
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De Waal Estate CAPE BLEND Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 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% CabernetSauvignon The 1993 Uiterwyk Estate Wine was the firstCape Blend to be made in South Africa. A Cape Blend is a wine in which Pinotage is the crucial component of the blend. CabernetSauvignon adds body and length, Pinotage: fruit and richness, Cabernet Franc: elegance and Merlot contributes softness. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £100.49
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Rustenberg BRAMPTON OVR Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Brampton is a range of wines from Rustenberg that are more fruit driven in a new world style than the classic Rustenberg range. The Brampton name comes from Brampton Beacon Bloomer, the Jersey Bull, whose porgeny form part of the famous Jersey herd that roam the Rustenberg estate. During the last few years Rustenberg have transformed themselves from a distinguished producer on the local scene to a new era South African standard setter on the international stage. Continual vineyard improvements, a new winery, tasting and storage facility and one of the Cape's hottest young winemakers in Adi Badenhorst, are all driven by owner Simon Barlow's vision of 'absolute passion and total dedication to quality in both the vineyard and cellar'. This wine is a blend of 46% CabernetSauvignon, 45% Merlot with a little 9% Shiraz. Here, all the batches of grapes were hand-picked and vinified separately in stainless steel tanks. After primary fermentation batches were transferred to small French oak for Malolactic fermentation. Regular rackings were carried out during the first year of maturation. Batches were blended for the final phase of maturation, using small French & American oak barrels. Upfront spice of cloves and nutmeg are complemented by ripe, red fruit aromatics where raspberries and strawberries dominate. The palate is well constructed in this medium bodied wine as the aromas follow through and integrate beautifully with subtle, dark chocolate and oak spice flavours. Available in Magnum bottles.
Kaapzicht STEYTLER VISION Stellenbosch RSA
Description: The 174 ha estate has mainly north facing slopes on fertile granite soil with an ideal climate for quality grapes. In the South African prestigious Veritas awards in 1999, Kaapzicht were awarded a double gold and two gold medals. Kaapzicht is situated up in the Bottelary Hills with magnificent views towards Table Mountain. The farm was first mentioned in 1712 and was purchased by the Steytier family in 1946. The ever modest, dedicated family team consists of Danie making the wine, his brother George the viticulturist and Danie's wife Yngvild responsible for sales and marketing. They all live on the farm with a menagerie of animals and an open house to friends and family. Success could not have come to nicer or more hard working people. This wine is a belnd of 50% CabernetSauvignon, 40% Pinotage and 10% Merlot. The three grapes were vinified and aged in small French oak barrels separately. Next they were blended together after 17 months in French oak. Lively deep purple colour, this wine has a clean and reserved nose with good cassis, berries and a hint of chocolate. Ripe fruit, spice and layered oak create wonderful complexity. Full bodied, big bold wine with rich ripe vibrant fruit, the balance of the fruit and tannin is excellent. This is a classy, elegant expression of a Cape blend with a long lingering finish (6 x 75 cl) Price: £123.49
