The 1685 in the name refers to the date this winery was founded, and today Boschendal is one of the grandest, largest estates on the Cape. Shining with bright lemon curd, this Chardonnay was selected from Stellenbosch, Elgin and Boschendal farm in Franschhoek. Grapes were whole bunch pressed and cold settled for 2 days before some of the puffy solids were added back into the clear juice. It then underwent partial natural fermentation in 30% stainless and 70% French oak (12% new), where it remained on primary lees for 10 months. Regular battonage amped up the mouthful of this creamy wine, one already generous with wood. Thankfully there is a tight backbone of lemon and stones to right this and keep it from feeling too fat. Green apple, wood spice, and the ever present zippy citrus hold this aloft, to a warming finish. Great value for a fresh, lightly oaked Chardy.
Light straw in colour with a spicy, gently oaky apple bouquet. Medium-bodied, dry, apple and lemon flavours. Harmonious with judicious use of oak. Reminiscent of a Maçon-Lugny. Lovely mouthfeel with a fresh finish.
Pale pink. Light nose of strawberry with candy notes. Light body with a good balance between the acidity, the alcohol and the fruit for a round mouthfeel that goes down easy. A tad bitter in the fnish for extra freshness. Drink now.
Pale straw in colour; a nose of lime and grapefruit and developing petrol notes; medium-bodied, honeyed apple with a sweet mid-palate that fills the mouth.
Medium-deep garnet, with a smoky oak nose overlying raisins and cherries. Bursts in the mouth with delicious plum and raisin fruit, but perhaps a bit too much alcohol. Drink over the next couple of years.
A powerful Barolo from the village of Monforte d’Alba. It features a complex personality of cherry, plum, earth, spice, cocoa, chicken broth and dried rose. Full bodied with a long tannic finish, it has at least 20 years of life ahead.
A wonderfully delicious and fun red frizzante with bright, effusive aromas of roses. Very exuberant with extreme fresh fruit and tons of juicy-fresh raspberry flavours. Made with Lacrima grapes. Extremely well made and versatile, this wine can be used as an aperitif or as a dessert wine with chocolate or berries. So pleasurable to drink.