DAWGS April 2012 - South Africa!
Classic Wine Storage, Addison, TX
Tasted Saturday, April 28, 2012 by wineismylife with 560 views
Introduction
The DAWGS gathered together for their April 2012 wine tasting at Classic Wine Storage in Addison. The theme for the tasting was South Africa. Here are the results:
2007 De Wetshof Chardonnay Bateleur 89 Points
South Africa, Breede River Valley, Robertson
WIML89
Tasted non blind at a tasting. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of matchstick, yellow pear and a bit of herbs. Flavors of yellow pears, yellow apples and a hint of vanilla on the finish. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink over the next two years.
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2009 Anthonij Rupert Chardonnay Serruria 88 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Franschhoek Valley
WIML88
Tasted non blind at a tasting. Opened and served immediately.
Light yellow color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of hazelnut, toast and yellow pear. Flavors of yellow pears and minerals. Medium acidity, medium body. Drink now.
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2008 Southern Right Pinotage 87 Points
South Africa, Cape South Coast, Walker Bay
WIML87
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Light garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of rubber, monkey glue and spice. Light cherry flavors with added notes of red berries and red raspberries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink now.
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2008 Kanonkop Pinotage 91 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch, Simonsberg-Stellenbosch
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of earth, berries, cherries and plums. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next six years plus or minus.
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2008 Jordan Winery (Jardin) Cabernet Sauvignon 85 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
WIML85
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of powerful green peppers, spice and smoke. Flavors of berries, cherries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the next two years plus or minus.
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2006 De Toren Z 91 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
WIML91
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of potpourri, dark chocolate and plum. Flavors of black cherries, black berries and dark plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2006 Rust en Vrede 1694 Classification 93 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
WIML93
Tasted non blind. Decanted roughly an hour or a little over before serving.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of flowers, graphite and a hint of currant. Flavors of black cherries, black berries, currants and plums. Medium acidity, medium to firm tannins, full bodied. Drink now with some air over the next five years plus or minus.
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2007 Vrede en Lust Boet Erasmus 90 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Paarl, Simonsberg-Paarl
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of aspirin, bell pepper, tobacco and white pepper. Solid flavors of berries, plums raspberries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannin, medium to full bodied. Drink over the next 2-5 years.
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2006 Anwilka 90 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
WIML90
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of pepper, black cherry and plum. Flavors of black berries, black raspberries and plums. Medium acidity, medium tannins, medium body. Drink over the next 3-4 years.
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2009 Rust en Vrede Shiraz 89 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch
WIML89
Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of pepper, cherry and a bit of barnyard. Flavors of berries and cherries. Medium acidity, medium tannins and medium body. Drink over the next 2-3 years.
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