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South African Wines
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Tasted March 31, 2012 by mmurry with 321 views
Flight 1 (3 notes)
White
2008 The Winery of Good Hope Chenin Blanc Vinum Africa
90 points
Nutmeg and lemon zest on the nose, with hints of apple and floral notes. Spicy on the palate,with lots of citrus, some floral notes on the mid-palate, and a nice cinnamon finish.
White
2010 Major's Hill Chardonnay Estate Wine
87 points
Peach and pineapple on the nose, along with some candied apples and a little spice. Rich and fatty on the palate, with nice tropical fruit, some apple, and a bit of spice on the finish.
Rosé
2011 Vergenoegd Löw Runner Duck Rosé
86 points
Cheery and strawberry on the nose, with some cantaloupe and floral notes, and a little spice at the end. Cheery and melon on the palate, with strawberry and spice on the finish. Great acidity and a pretty good finish
Flight 2 (3 notes)
Red
2005 Leopard Frog Tribe
91 points
Tobacco and black olives on the nose, with bright red berries, and roasted coffee beans. Rich on the palate, with a nice mix of tobacco and cherries, followed by olives, and some mocha on the finish.
Red
2007 Jordan Winery (Jardin) Syrah
89 points
Black fruit and chocolate on the nose, with some pepper, and a little game at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with black fruit and bittersweet chocolate. It finishes with lots of pepper.
Red
2009 The Winery of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Vinum Africa
85 points
Cigar leaves and blueberry on the nose, with creamy oak underneath, and some cherry at the end. Lots of vanilla on the palate, with blueberry and cherry fruit on the mid-palate, and some tobacco on the finish.
Flight 3 (2 notes)
Red
2004 Leopard Frog Cabernet Franc Aphrodite Africa
91 points
Bell pepper and spice on the nose, with dark fruit and tobacco at the end. Rich on the palate, with dark fruit and chocolate, some green vegetables and spice on the mid-palate, and a nice tobacco finish.
Red
2002 Leopard Frog Shiraz Midnight Maasai
90 points
Chocolate and cedar on the nose, with dark fruit and herbs, and some licorice at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with dark fruit and licorice, some mocha and cedar on the mid-palate, and a nice spicy finish.