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Tasted Saturday, December 27, 2008 by Alex H with 557 views
Another AWFS fringe event for Christmas centred around a set of CdPs from top producers. We had a lovely BBQ dinner to go with the wines.
Paired with Paul's wonderful salad , some of Fiona's nice potato skins and baked asparagus on toasted cheese bacon and last but not least, very delicious crab otah prepared by Uncle Lawrence and his wife.
Paired with an array of BBQ meats.
Paired with ice cream brownie baked by Uncle Lawrence. Easily the WOTN is the Sandalera.
Not extremely impressed by the 05 CdPs so far. I thought they were pretty okay but nothing kickass like the 05 bordeauxs.
NV LaGarde Altas Cumbres Extra Brut 78 Points
Argentina, Mendoza
An interesting encounter. The bubbles explode like a lava in the glass with ferocious speed and over eager enthusiasm. Mostly simple fresh lemons on the nose. Appropriately dry approach lifted by lemony stonefruits and finishes bitter dry.
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2007 Neil Ellis Sauvignon Blanc Vineyard Selection Jonkershoek Valley 81 Points
South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch, Jonkershoek Valley
Impressionable fresh smoky hay mixed into a pile of freshly cut afternoon grass. Wood shavings tinted flavours of fresh white fruits. Finishes clean and dry. Quintessentially South African.
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2007 Casa Sant'Orsola Asti 80 Points
Italy, Piedmont, Asti
Much livelier bottle compared to the last one we had with enough juicy acidity to balance off 7-up sweetness. At the price point ($15), this is really worth considering for bulk purchase.
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