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2019 BLANKbottle Brazen

 Swartland Fernão Pires more
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5/11/2024 - NickA wrote: flawed

Joy's 44th (Our house): Double magnum. Corked, dammit! But only enough that we could still tell the wine itself was fresh, complex and fun :-(

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2022 BLANKbottle Orbitofrontal cortex

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5/14/2024 - Hi.its.Don.4.Wine Likes this wine: 92 points

It’s no surprise that a name like this one would eventually be bestowed upon some wine. In as much as the Orbitofrontal Cortex is responsible for smell, taste, emotion, and decision making, all very useful and very much used by wine drinkers.

Not knowing that information before I bought this bottle (I wanted to be a scientist, I never said I made it), the name played the biggest part in my decision to try it out, along with an interesting description of the wine, varietals, and origin.

Upon first taste, I seemed to sense a wine that was reminiscent of a white rhone that might include grapes like Marsanne and Roussanne, which was spot on, along with several other varietals mixed in for good measure; Verdelho, Palomino, Riesling, Semillon, Sauvignon Blanc, Marsanne, Rousanne, and Chenin Blanc. Combining such an array of varietals leaves much to the imagination, but once tasted, I accepted whatever they put into this wine.

I first thought that the wine might be a product of Australia, given the peculiar name for which they are known. But no, it originates in the Swartland, in the Western Cape of South Africa. The winery is known for unique bottling, this being one and Moment of Silence being the second bottle I acquired; a review of which will be posted when drunk.

The similarity to a white Rhone wine was evident upfront. The Marsanne and Roussanne lend much to the flavors and the similarities to those wines. Bright acidity mixed with melon notes along with a dollop of citrus engaged my palate and left a lasting impression.
Before rushing to your neighborhood wine shop, be it known that I found few listings for any of their wines. There is a distributor in Illinois (that may be why I found it), but it was an email special that captured my interest. There’s a good reason to pick up some should you come across any of their wines especially if this one is any indication of just how nice a wine can be,

Cheers

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2021 BLANKbottle Nothing to Declare

 Western Cape White Rhone Blend more
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5/9/2024 - bobthebuilder Likes this wine: 92 points

We really liked this wine. More nuance and less in your face than many Rhone type blends. Nice accomplishment considering the plethora of varietals.

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2018 BLANKbottle Jimmy

 Voor Paardeberg Verdelho more
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5/5/2024 - Mbad77 wrote: 89 points

Fresh and some sweetness with a pear element on finish - the 14% tingles a little on the finish
Pleasant enough - little course on the finish with a herby / nettle element and quite ripe fruit

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Red

2022 BLANKbottle Pseudonym

 Darling Cinsault, Cinsaut more
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4/1/2024 - mark_k Likes this wine: 94 points

Ethereal nose of rose petals, peony and something savoury like tomato leaf? It's pale red, you get some cherry, rasberry and it's just so damn refreshing. It also has a bit of grip actually. This comes from 75 year old vines in Darling. I bought this bottle while on holiday in South Africa, I have no qualms about immediately repurchasing at 3x that price now in the UK.

This was wine of the night in a line up with some cult natural wines like Ganevat, Bornard, Cavarodes and lots of other stuff.

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2020 BLANKbottle Retirement @65

 Darling Cinsault, Cinsaut more
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3/31/2024 - MonkeyBiz101 Likes this wine: 91 points

Smokier and darker than before. Still very nice.

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2019 BLANKbottle Brazen

 Swartland Fernão Pires more
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3/25/2024 - Echinosum Likes this wine: NR

I felt this was more composed and complete now. Enjoyed over several days. I still decanted several hours ahead.

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Red

2022 BLANKbottle Master of None

 Western Cape Red Blend more
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2/16/2024 - KatsumotoJP Likes this wine: 87 points

Very light/pale in colour. Bursting with lively strawberry/cherry juiciness. Fresh and easy.

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2020 BLANKbottle Empire Strikes Back

 Stellenbosch White Blend more
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2/12/2024 - Irish_Wine Likes this wine: 91 points

Smoky citrus peel, peach and yellow plum. Some tropical fruit and herbal notes. Medium to full bodied with good freshness and some toasty notes. Lovely textural grip. Finishes long. Delicious now but no rush.

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2020 BLANKbottle Little William

 Ceres Plateau Shiraz, Syrah more
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2/10/2024 - JonathanFlavell wrote: NR

Strong ruby, nose of red cherry, strawberry, raspberry, cedar, earth, smoke, leaves & vanilla. Good body, strong acidity and ripe tannins. To taste raspberry, strawberry, red cherry, leather & smoke. Ok length. Good. Nice balance and flavours but lacking complexity & depth.

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2020 BLANKbottle Sémillon Epileptic Inspiration

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8/21/2022 - rikipedia Likes this wine: 90 points

Lunch with Edouard Labeye with some smart bottles served blind (Radford Dale Organic): The nose unveils a distinctive green Semillon note tinged with intriguing hints of 'kakkebos'. The palate mirrors this greenness, unfolding to spicy, leafy and orange tones. Notable pepper notes add a spice twist. The wine has an orange peel texture and a good acidic backbone, leading to a phenolic presence of green leaves on the close. A challenging wine but worth it.

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2017 BLANKbottle Master of None

 Western Cape Red Blend more
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1/19/2024 - JonathanFlavell Likes this wine: NR

Pale garnet, aromas of cherry, raspberry, strawberry, red plum & smoke. Decent body with strong acidity and some ripe tannin. To taste raspberry, strawberry, cherry, redcurrant, blackcurrant, leather, smoke & a touch of meat. Good length. Very good. Really nice balance & flavours. Will hold fine but don't see much upside now.

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2022 BLANKbottle Moment of Silence

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1/7/2024 - Mr Jupiter Likes this wine: 91 points

Fynd för priset. Frisk behaglig syra. Fina mineraler. Lite citrustoner

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2022 BLANKbottle Master of None

 Western Cape Red Blend more
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12/28/2023 - AlexTF Likes this wine: NR

Star Inn Harome matched wines package.
Nicely balanced, liquorice notes alongside black fruit.

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2021 BLANKbottle Empire Strikes Back

 Stellenbosch White Blend more
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12/14/2023 - Mr Jupiter Likes this wine: 91 points

Fint balanserat vin med lagom syra. Känns friskt men samtidigt med djup.

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2021 BLANKbottle Orbitofrontal cortex

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11/28/2023 - Rasmusdahlvest Likes this wine: 87 points

Color: Pale lemon

Nose: Salted lemon, dried white flowers, tea and honey in an ever ever-changing mix.

Taste: Salted lemon, lemon rind and loads of other citrus mixed in between a creeping feeling of acid. And then just at the back: fermentation.

Very nice and interesting - might find a bit more coherence with age.

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2021 BLANKbottle Retirement @65

 Darling Cinsault, Cinsaut more
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11/26/2023 - Mr Jupiter Likes this wine: 90 points

Bra syra. Lagom fylligt. Mörka bär. Mentol? Kanske lite kort eftersmak.

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2021 BLANKbottle Little William

 Ceres Plateau Shiraz, Syrah more
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11/13/2023 - andydavies14 wrote: NR

Nice enough but a bit disappointed for the price - not a very long finish and huge amounts of complexity, would have put it at half the price paid (£30) if I hadn’t known

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2018 BLANKbottle Little William

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11/11/2023 - statsboy wrote: 92 points

As other have noted, very light and drinks more like a Pinot Noir. I would say it's currently in its prime drinking window.

Very smooth and silky with pure fruit notes of cranberry and raspberry.

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2020 BLANKbottle Smaug the Magnificent

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11/6/2023 - Echinosum Likes this wine: 92 points

And today it really sang. Very popular at a dinner party.

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2020 BLANKbottle Confessions of a White Glove Chaser

 Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon more
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10/10/2023 - DigitalC Likes this wine: NR

Not a lot of complexity, but nice fruit forward. Decent but not long finish. Good with charcuterie.

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2020 BLANKbottle Smaug the Magnificent

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10/7/2023 - NickA Likes this wine: 92 points

Really glorious, especially in a textural sense: perfectly judged creaminess without any flab or heat. Clean white/yellow fruit, full of flavour yet somehow weightless. I may be underscoring this.

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2020 BLANKbottle Kortpad Kaaptoe

 Swartland Fernão Pires more
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10/7/2023 - Panegyric wrote: 88 points

Medium golden. Medium intense nose of apricot, peach, melon, mango, papaya, slight floral notes.

Palate similar. Quite oily texture, moderate acidity, ripe fruits, some bitter notes. Some resemblance to some Northern Rhône whites. 100% Fernão Pires 🍇 🇵🇹. Some sources claim it's the only wine from ZA made on this grape, but others say more. Maybe some of our local experts know? Well made and pleasant as an aperitif, but the moderate acidity means food pairings need to be very specific.

Medium body, light+ acidity.

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2020 BLANKbottle Smaug the Magnificent

 South Africa White Blend more
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10/3/2023 - Echinosum Likes this wine: NR

Not quite as instantly attractive as the first 2 bottles. Maybe showing signs of moving into the less attractive intermediate phase that white rhone varietals can exhibit.

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2021 BLANKbottle Orbitofrontal cortex

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10/2/2023 - Irish_Wine Likes this wine: 91 points

Pale lemon.

Medium plus intensity on the nose with peach, pineapple, cream, chamomile, dried herbs, honey, almond, and biscuit. Developing.

Pronounced and dry on the palate with some beeswax, lemon and pear coming through. Medium body, high alcohol, high acidity, long finish.

Can drink now but has potential for ageing.

A bit shy on the nose but a lot of interest. More expressive on the palate - burst of pear and lemon.

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