Oak Valley Sauvignon Elgin RSA from South Africa, Walker Bay, Elgin by Oak Valley (6 x 75 cl)
Region:
South Africa, Walker Bay, Elgin
Producer:
Oak Valley
Product ID:
51838
Oak Lane Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape RSA
Description: The Veelverjaaght farm has a winemaking history dating back to 1695. The property is characterized by a beautiful oak-lined avenue running from the edge of the farm up to the homestead, hence the wines are today marketed under the Oak Lane range. The Joubert family have owned and run the farm for five generations. Fourth generation Jannie Joubert, with 20 years of experience, is in charge of winemaking, his brother Lukas runs the 120 hectares of vineyards, while Jannie’s son Fanie Joubert takes care of administration and finance. The Oak Lane wines have impressive consistency and a good concentration of fruit across the range. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of barrel and tank-matured wine ensuring a balance between ripe fruit and oak. Juicy blackberry flavours and spice dominate the nose and palate with a long smooth finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £96.30
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Oak Lane Pinotage Western Cape RSA
Description: The Veelverjaaght farm has a winemaking history dating back to 1695. The property is characterized by a beautiful oak-lined avenue running from the edge of the farm up to the homestead, hence the wines are today marketed under the Oak Lane range. The Joubert family have owned and run the farm for five generations. Fourth generation Jannie Joubert, with 20 years of experience, is in charge of winemaking, his brother Lukas runs the 120 hectares of vineyards, while Jannie’s son Fanie Joubert takes care of administration and finance. The Oak Lane wines have impressive consistency and a good concentration of fruit across the range, however, the Pinotage does not undergo filtration but maintains the intensity of fruit. Deep cherry coloured wine, it has a warm, enveloping palate of sweet red fruit, charred oak and spice. This Pinotage is soft, round and balanced with a nice finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £96.30
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Bodegas Eschorihuela HIGH ALTITUDE Unoaked Chardonnay Mendoza
Description: TASTING NOTE This wine has a crisp tropical fruit and pineapple flavour and is soft and round with a clean zesty finish. WINEMAKERS NOTES Mother Nature chose to smile on the unique high altitude wine country of Mendoza, making the 2002 harvest perhaps the best in the last ten years. The white grapes were the first to arrive, having been given the opportunity to achieve maximum ripeness. The fruit was full of intense aromatics, rich varietal fruit flavours and well-balanced acidity. BACKGROUND INFORMATION Grapes are sourced from 12 and 20 year old vineyards in Agrelo, grown at an altitude of 1000m. The grapes are handpicked and then fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £66.98
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Bodegas Eschorihuela HIGH ALTITUDE Malbec Shiraz Mendoza
Description: TASTING NOTE The philosophy behind this wine is to combine the sweet, ripe and fruity character of Malbec with the spicy, black fruit flavours of Syrah. The result is a pleasant, sweet, aromatic wine which is highly palatable, with an excellent concentration and body. Grapes are sourced from 12 and 20 year old vineyards in Agrelo, grown at an altitude of 1000m. The grapes are handpicked and then fermented in stainless steel tanks with selected yeast. WINEMAKERS NOTES Following 100% malo-lactic fermentation the wine is blended after the first racking to help marry the varietals. Finally 40% of the wine is aged for 8 months in 50% American and 50% French oak. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £66.98
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Oak Lane Merlot Western Cape RSA
Description: The Veelverjaaght farm has a winemaking history dating back to 1695. The property is characterized by a beautiful oak-lined avenue running from the edge of the farm up to the homestead, hence the wines are today marketed under the Oak Lane range. The Joubert family have owned and run the farm for five generations. Fourth generation Jannie Joubert, with 20 years of experience, is in charge of winemaking, his brother Lukas runs the 120 hectares of vineyards, while Jannie’s son Fanie Joubert takes care of administration and finance. Once harvested the grapes undergo three days cold maceration where the grapes were fermented with French yeast in stainless steel. After fermentation, half the juice underwent maloatic fermentation in small French barrels and the other half in tank. Following 11 months maturation, the two components were blended, fined and bottled without filtration. The Oak Lane wines have impressive consistency and a good concentration of fruit across the range and this lovely red coloured wine has deep, juicy red fruits and subtle oak spice on the nose. A full and ripe palate with firm but generous flavours of raspberries, plums and vanilla is well structured with supple tannins on the finish. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £96.30
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Michel Torino ALTIMUS Cafayate Argentina
Description: Altimus means 'the highest' in Latin and is a tribute to Cafayete valley, the highest place where vines grow at 1,700 m above sea level. Altimus was bottled unfiltered to protect its natural qualities, maintaining a perfect balance between fruit and oak. Only 10,000 bottles were produced. (6 x 75 cl) Price: £112.31
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Colome COLOME ESTATE Malbec Calchagui Valley Argentina
Description: Color: Brilliant, with a very dark and deep garnet color. Nose: Intense and complex aromas of black fruits with notes of clove, nutmeg and black pepper. Palate: Flavors of blackberry and black cherry. Rich, full-bodied with smooth ripe tannins on the palate. Well integrated oak notes and long finish. General: Layered and complex aromas follow to flavors of black fruits, and a highly textures mouthfeel, finishing with hints of vanilla, toasty oak, and silky tannins. Special Advices, Additional: The oldest working winery in Argentina. Built in 1831. Pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1854. The highest vineyards in the world growing from 2200 m / 7217 ft to 3015 / 9891 ft altitude. The very high altitude enhance the grape's quality in the following way: Due to the very dry air and the altitude the daily thermal amplitude is extreme . These conditions are ideal to develop intense, very aromatic and complex flavours. Colomé vineyards are farmed biodynamically: Biodynamic agriculture at Bodega & Estancia Colomé is the perfect new-old blend: new as far as the use of techniques and state-of-the-art machinery; old because of the recovery of the germ plasma, techniques and knowledge developed by the Calchaquíes and Incas more than 2,000 years ago on the same land (6 x 75 cl) Price: £84.19
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Bodegas Eschorihuela HIGH ALTITUDE Cabernet Tempranillo Mendoza
Description: Colour attractive ruby brilliant with hints of purple Nose: wild red ripe fruits, cassis, black cherry fruit with some spices. With a touch of vanilla from the oak Palate: sweet, round, velvet texture. Medium body. Highly drinkable WINEMAKERS NOTES Both varities were picked very ripe when the fruits black cherry, cassis and black plums flavors were in their optimum point. Hints of vanilla and coffee come from the oak. The palate is nice texture with good tannins structure that can hold the flavors for a while. (12 x 75 cl) Price: £66.98
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Colome AMALAYA de COLOME Malbec Calchagui Valley Argentina
Description: Color: Brilliant, with a dense ruby color and purple hues. Nose: Fruity, with aromas of red cherries, raspberries and cranberries with a touch of vanilla from barrel aging. Palate: Red fruit aromas and spicy notes with a touch of well integrated oak from French barrels. Soft tannins, with round, full bodied mouth feel. General: Soft, well balanced a easy to drink, with persistent fruit perfume, spice, and richness in the finish. This wine is immediately enjoyable. Special Advices, Additional: The oldest working winery in Argentina. Built in 1831. Pre-phylloxera Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon vines planted in 1854. The highest vineyards in the world growing from 2200 m / 7217 ft to 3015 / 9891 ft altitude. The very high altitude enhance the grape's quality in the following way: Due to the very dry air and the altitude the daily thermal amplitude is extreme . These conditions are ideal to develop intense, very aromatic and complex flavours. Colomé vineyards are farmed biodynamically: Biodynamic agriculture at Bodega & Estancia Colomé is the perfect new-old blend: new as far as the use of techniques and state-of-the-art machinery; old because of the recovery of the germ plasma, techniques and knowledge developed by the Calchaquíes and Incas more than 2,000 years ago on the same land (6 x 75 cl) Price: £54.93
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