SMALL PARCELS PACK CQ (April-June) 2022

SMALL PARCELS ( 12 bottles )  R1674.00 inc

Villa Esposto Chenin Blanc 2021                                                                                              R154 per bottle

This wine pays tribute to the many Italians who played a pivotal role in engineering and winemaking in our country in the early 1900’s. It pays homage to Theodore Esposto and his team who arrived in 1914, and built the water canal in the wine growing region of the Olifants River. This particular Chenin hails from the vineyard ‘Skurfberg’ owned by the now celebrated Basie van Lill. ( Think Sadie, Alheit….at a fraction of the price ). It shows opulent aromas of citrus and tropical notes, underlined with subtle oaky hints. Fermentation in a combination of new, 2^nd and 3^rd-fill barrels contribute a creamy texture and a long, lingering finish. The telltale backbone of Skurfberg minerality forms a firm line down the centre of this amazing value wine. Serve with fresh fish.

Hasher The Fat Lady Sauvignon Blanc 2021                                                                             R159 per bottle

The former Sumaridge was bought by Frederik Herten and Céline Haspeslagh, and as  the first-generation owners of Hasher Family Estate, they are laying a firm foundation for quality wines. This Sauvignon Blanc is elegant , defined by the cool maritime location of the vineyard.  It shows off purity and freshness with gooseberries and capsicum, with a very subtle oak nuance from a 30% portion having spent a six months stint in old oak. The refreshing mineral finish makes it perfect to enjoy with fresh salads, fish and goats’ milk cheese.  ( This is the Swansong vintage,  as the owners have uprooted the vines,  to concentrate on Chardonnay and Pinot Noir ).

Le Pommier Mac Cabernet Franc-Malbec  2020                                                                        R116 per bottle

Le Pommier with its distinctive French name, is a reminder that the Simonsberg farm on which it stands was once an apple orchard. This Mac blend, pays homage to Mac van der Merwe, previous proprietor of Le Pommier. Mac was responsible for establishing the magnificent Cabernet Franc and Malbec vineyards in 2003.  When fermented dry it was passed into French oak barrels, where it was matured for ten months in second, third and fourth fill. This rich blend of Cabernet Franc and Malbec shows dark fruit characters of blackberry and mulberry on the nose. The wine has a firm but mouth filling structure and velvety tannins on the palate with a long lingering aftertaste.

Le Pommier Jonathan’s Malbec 2020                                                                                                   R129 per bottle Jonathan was the resident bull at Le Pommier who illustrated his good taste by breaking into the vineyards and consuming most of the Malbec harvest. Now Jonathan will always be fondly remembered for his playful antics, and everybody can enjoy his favourite cultivar, Malbec.  Perfumed notes on the nose, give way to rich mulberry and dark cherry tones on the palate. The wine shows full but finely structured tannins, that although restrained now, will reward well with a couple of years of maturation. Serve with bold meat dishes such a venison casserole.