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South African Wines from Ivans

Wines from South Africa

Bellingham Cabernet Sauvignon with a splash of Cabernet Franc 2006
Bellingham Cabernet Sauvignon
tasting notes
A wine of considerable depth and dimension with extensive ripe black current, fragrant violet and savoury mineral dimensions beautifully balanced by firm ripe tannins and seamless oak nuances.
 
 
 
in the cellar
Slow maturation in French oak barrels for 12 months (40% new oak, 30% second fill and 30% third fill), allows for ultimate complexity and integration. Graceful elegance and intrigue is added by a mere splash of Cabernet Franc (10%) in final blending.
Bellingham Sauvignon Blanc with a dash of Semillon 2008
Bellingham Sauvignon Blanc with a dash of Semillon 
tasting notes
A fantastically fresh and fascinating wine with discreet minerality and appealing floral, green fig and pear drop fragrances and flavours.
 
 
in the cellar
Cold fermentation in cellar captures the intrinsically ripe yet refined aromas and flavours and a secret splash of Semillon adds further excitement and intrigue.
 
Bellingham Shiraz with a splash of Viognier 2007 Bellingham Shiraz with a splash of Viognier
tasting notes
A bold and expressive wine with substantial ripe black berry, fragrant violet and spice overtures perfectly supported by firm ripe tannins and seamless oak integration.
 
 
in the cellar
Extra excitement and intrigue is added by an interesting co-ferment with a splash of Viognier (4%). After malolactic fermentation in barrel, the wine is matured in French oak for 12 months (40% new oak, 30% second fill and 30% third fill).
 
 
WINE The Winery of Good Hope
VARIETAL Chenin Blanc
VINTAGE 2008
APPELLATION Stellenbosch, South Africa
ANALYSIS
alcohol 13.5% by vol.
total acidity 6.2 g/l
pH 3.15
residual sugar 1.7 g/l
PRODUCTION 11 000 (12 x 750ml.) cases

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS

Chenin is an extremely versatile grape, able to make excellent wines in many different guises, from Late harvest to Straw wine to classic dry Chenin and even Méthode Champenoise. This example is a wonderfully lively, fruity and beautifully balanced dry Chenin Blanc. With flavours of pears, sherbet and flint there is plenty of leesy mouthfeel and juicy fruit, whilst finishing with a refreshing lime and mineral length. A true noble varietal, Chenin deserves to be taken seriously –even for everyday drinking wines such as this.

 
 
WINE The Winery of Good Hope
VARIETAL Chardonnay
VINTAGE 2008
APPELLATION Western Cape, South Africa
ANALYSIS
alcohol 13.15% by vol.
total acidity 5.8 g/l
pH 3.6
residual sugar 3.5 g/l
PRODUCTION 3000 (12 x 750ml.) cases

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS

This unoaked Chardonnay sets-out to give you an easy-drinking yet classy wine. At an excellent price. With more freshness, elegance and depth than commercial methods customarily permit. No sickly-sweet or artificial flavours. The wonderful citrus zest and mineral tang of its aromatics, bedded in the fruit and seductive texture characteristic of good Chardonnay. This is not a one glass wonder, but a wine that you can enjoy a bottle of. For those of you who despairingly thought that Chardonnay had to taste like butterscotch, this will restore your faith in this beautiful grape.

 
 
WINE The Winery of Good Hope
VARIETAL Shiraz
VINTAGE 2008
APPELLATION Stellenbosch, South Africa
ANALYSIS
alcohol 14% by vol.
total acidity 5.12 g/l
pH 3.68
residual sugar 1.5 g/l
PRODUCTION 5000 (12 x 750ml.) cases

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS

The Winery of GOOD HOPE Shiraz focuses on using natural methods to achieve a balanced style that promotes drinkability, but which releases flavour, spiciness, individuality, balance and freshness. The great innate attributes of Shiraz. The ultimate test is if can you drink a bottle on your own ? Answer this when you’re onto your second bottle…

 
 
WINE The Winery of Good Hope
VARIETAL Cabernet Sauvignon (60%) / Merlot (40%)
VINTAGE 2007
APPELLATION Stellenbosch, South Africa
ANALYSIS
alcohol 13.5% by vol.
total acidity 5.5 g/l
pH 3.6
residual sugar 2.02 g/l
PRODUCTION 6500 (12 x 750ml.) cases

WINEMAKER'S COMMENTS

Combining Old-world style tannins with New World style fruit is one of the things Cape wines do best. This example has characteristic Stellenbosch minerality, structure and depth, but with some delightful ripe dark fruit & cherries -and an overall balanced nature which promotes easy drinkability. The ultimate test is can you drink a bottle on your own ? Answer this when you’re onto your second…

 


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