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Simonsig TIARA Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot/Petit Verdot Stellenbosch RSA
Description: This is the flagship red wine of Simonsig and reflects the best quality the vintage has delivered. The first Tiata was made in 1990 and upon release in 1992 it was an instant hit being chosen by the Wine of the Month Club as Wine of the Year. Every vintage of the Simonsig Tiara has won either a Veritas Gold or Double Gold. The 1997 is the first vintage that has Petit Verdot included in the blend. Gold Veritas Award. www.simonsig.co.za (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £76.53
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Bergsig Estate Chenin Blanc Breede River Valley RSA
Description: The Bergsig Estate has been in the Lategan family since 1843. De Wet Lategan is the sixth generation winemaker and has obtained a BSc degrees in Oenology at the University of Stellenbosch, before joining the family firm in 1990. His brothers Louis and Plum manage the vineyards. Their father Prop Lategan is still very active in the general management and promotion of the wines from his beautiful 400 Ha farm in the foothills of Bainskloof Mountain. Bergsig Estate lies at the narrow funnel-like entrance to the Breede River Valley. The regular afternoon South-easterly breezes have a moderating effect on the summer heat and ensures cool picking temperatures throughout the day. The Bergsig Estate was the first winery outside the coastal region to earn a superior award for red wine. More specifically the 1978 Cabernet Sauvignon. This encouraged Prop Lategan to plant more red varieties and today 20% of all plantings are Cabernet Sauvignon , Merlot, Pinotage, Ruby Cabernet and Tinta Barocca. On the white side Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc and now the very popular Gewurztraminer predominate. The modern cellar handles 4000 tons per harvest and boasts a separate wood maturation cellar. (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £117.81
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Simonsig Chardonnay Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 8 months in French Oak barriques. 40% new oak. 25% Malolactic fermentation. Simonsig Chardonnay was one of the first Chardonnays produced in South Africa. This year the 1997 won a Gold Medal at the London International Wine Challenge and the 1998 a Bronze Medal at the Chardonnay du Monde in France. At a recent tasting of the Wine of the Month Club the 1998 came in the Top 6 out of the 71 Chardonnays tasted. This is very encouraging as the 1998 is still young and still developing. www.simonsig.co.za (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £103.05
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Simonsig Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Simonsig has been producing Cabernet Sauvignon since 1976 and achieved early success when the 1997 vintage won the General Smuts Trophy after being judged as the Champion Wine of South Africa. Since these days we planted a lot more Cabernet especially on deep decomposed granite and shale soils that are well known for bearing low yield, high quality grapes. A deep purple red colour with brick edges. The intense nose of red berries, blackcurrant and carnations, enhanced by subtle wood flavours gives the wine great complexity. Soft tannins and a long aftertaste emphasise the potential of this vintage. www.simonsig.co.za (6 x 75 cl)
Price: £63.86
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Van Zylshof Estate Chenin Blanc Robertson RSA
Description: The Van Zyl family has farmed this 35-hectare estate for three generations. Father and son, Andri and Chris now run it. Located on a deep lime rich soil on a gentle south-facing slope above the Breede Rive, the Van Zylshof vineyards are in the southern part of the Robertson district. The area is ideal for the production of high quality white wines and the Chenin, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay produced by the van Zyl's are recognised by a wide public. Light pressing of the grapes, followed by cooling the must before slow low temperature fermentation in stainless steel ensures that these white wines, which are bottled early have that clean bright freshness so admired by connoisseurs. Clean, direct characters to the fruit make this a thirst quenching glass of wine (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £84.64
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Simonsig Unwooded Sauvignon Blanc Stellenbosch RSA
Description: Youthful, green tinged straw colour. Powerful Sauvignon aromas dominate the bouquet. Concentrated tropical and green fig flavours with delicious green pepper providing focus. Ripe grape fatness delivers good mouthfeel to balance the crisp nettly raciness that lingers on the aftertaste. The perfect balance and freshness is a true reflection of the cool summer conditions experienced during the summer (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £101.41
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Simonsig Shiraz Stellenbosch RSA
Description: 17 months in small oak and about 35% in big wood. Small oak, mostly French with 11% American oak. Very light egg white fining before bottling. The oldest Shiraz vineyards on the Estate were planted in 1973 and the yields are sometimes as low as 4 tons per hectare. In 1993 a new planting program was started for Shiraz and only the best available clones were planted. These clones are all virus free and come from South Africa, France and Argentina. The new clones ripen earlier with high sugar levels and an abundance of colour. The yields are also higher and a green harvest was done just prior to veraison. Garnet red colour. The nose shows pepper and fynbos or dried protea flavours with toasty vanilla oak sweetness. Spicy complexity with lively fruit lies gently on the palate and a soft tannin structure rounds of this medium bodied Shiraz. Silver award at the 1999 Veritas Awards. www.simonsig.co.za (12 x 75 cl)
Price: £120.75
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