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Niel Joubert Chardonnay 2016, Paarl, South Africa

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Appellation: Paarl

 

Blend: Chardonnay

 

Vintage: 2016

 

Tasting note: Pale with bright yellow reflections. Nose leads with ripe tropical fruit where citrus, melon and pineapple mingle. Hints of vanilla and some floral notes. Lively mouth where the tropical ripe fruit flavours give an impression of sweetness but great acidity gives fine balance. Some stone fruit flavours appear with time in the glass and add complexity. Lively, fruit filled finish.

Brands Laira The Laira Chardonnay 2012, Coonawarra, Australia

Appellation: Coonawarra

 

Blend: Chardonnay

 

Vintage: 2012

 

Tasting note: A rich perfumed nose of creamy white peach and stone fruit aromas backed by the aromatic nuances from the French oak. This fruit driven wine is complex and silky smooth with a fine balanced structure. Fresh white peach is accompanied by a creamy cashew nut character from barrel maturation, which also adds a rounded texture in the mouth. The Laira Chardonnay

Brands Laira The Laira Cabernet Sauvignon 2013, Coonawarra, Australia

The Laira Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Coonawarra

 

Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Vintage: 2013

 

Tasting note: Showing a lifted perfumed nose of blackcurrant and mulberry fruit and followed up by a lingering spicy chocolate oak character. Rich blackcurrant, blackberry fruit are upfront with hints of nutmeg oak flavours finishing the palate. Supple varietal tannins give classical framework and weight to the wine which finishes with lingering chocolate oak, velvety tannins and an elegant finish.

Heartland 2013 Cabernet Sauvignon, Langhorne Creek, South Australia, Australia

Heartland Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Langhorne Creek

 

Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon

 

Vintage: 2013

 

Tasting note: The colour is one of depth and character.  Appealing floral notes give nuance to the attractive red fruit so abundant on the nose.  Blackcurrant leads an ensemble cast of spices and herbs that act as a perfect foil to this wine’s mesmerizing display of fruit.