A masterpiece. A syrah from South Africa that’s right up there with the first class of this variety from anywhere in the World.
World class South African syrah: Rall Ava 2018
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Demorgenzon Chardonnay Reserve 2015
From the same occasion as the recently posted rieslings (here and here). All three were great, but let’s pick the DeMorgenzon now – the producer is one of my favourites from South Africa, but I actually haven’t tasted their reserve chardonnay yet (the basic one is always superb). Continue reading
Shiraz big guns and Co, featuring Standish Lamella 2017
A lineup of shiraz I wanted to present to our little wine club in last autumn, but then the Covid situation got worse again and prevented the event from happening. It was only this June when I managed to gather my friends again, and despite some disappointing bottles, we could finally enjoy some good, even some world class wines. Continue reading
Tesco’s pretty South African Sauvignon Blanc 2020
Post House Blueish Black 2018, WO Western Cape
A nice Stellenbosch Chardonnay – DeMorgenzon DMZ 2018
Such an enjoyable and reliable chardonnay. I liked all vintages I’ve tried so far and the 2018 delivers again.
Fram Cinsault 2017
South African Cinsault in Old World mode. Being Hungarian, to me this looks like a Mediterranean version of our Kadarka wines – a pale, light red that’s easy to drink and love.
South African greatness – Keermont Terrasse White Blend 2014
Another South-African white wine I cellared for years, and just like Beaumont’s stunning Hope Marguerite, another success story.
Savage Thief in the Night 2018
Grenache, Syrah and Cinsault. Replace the latter with Mourvedre and you get a classic Rhone blend. This has nothing to do with Rhone reds, though.
Great South African Chenin Blanc – Beaumont Hope Marguerite 2014
Recently I’ve been opening the South African whites I bought many years ago – I stocked up on them back then. Each and every of them turns out to be wonderful. Now I have confidence that they don’t simply shine as young wines, but can age remarkably as well. Continue reading