{"id":12523,"date":"2015-08-22T15:15:05","date_gmt":"2015-08-22T15:15:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=12523"},"modified":"2015-08-22T15:32:17","modified_gmt":"2015-08-22T15:32:17","slug":"four-nice-sa-reds-restless-river-pofadder-la-motte-syrah-viognier-spioenkop-pinotage","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/south-africa\/four-nice-sa-reds-restless-river-pofadder-la-motte-syrah-viognier-spioenkop-pinotage","title":{"rendered":"Four nice SA reds: Restless River, Pofadder, La Motte Syrah Viognier, Spioenkop Pinotage"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"restless<\/p>\n

A few interesting South African reds tasted together. I’d heard a lot about the Restless River<\/a>, and didn’t quite know what to make of it: Hemel-en-Aarde is cool climate for Cabernet, and the wine is pretty distinctive. Pofadder is a known quantity: it’s a lovely expression of Cinsault, a variety that’s superbly adapted to the Cape. I was really impressed by the La Motte Syrah Viognier, which shows beautiful perfume. And the Spioenkoop is a Pinotage that I’m happy to drink, with plenty of interest.<\/p>\n

Restless River Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, South Africa<\/strong>
\nThis is wild-ferment, and 33 days maceration. 13.7% alcohol. 33% new oak. A tiny bit lifted on the nose with lovely sweet blackcurrant fruit. Textured and fine with lovely breadth, and has a fine spiciness. Just a hint of funkiness, with a sweet fruit profile. It’s a very expressive wine, but not for everyone. 93\/100<\/p>\n

\"sadie<\/p>\n

Sadie Family Pofadder 2012 Swartland, South Africa<\/strong>
\n14% alcohol, varietal Cinsault. Fresh, fine and juicy with some warmth and fine spiciness. Some elegance here, with red cherries. Finely spiced with nice texture. 92\/100<\/p>\n

\"la<\/p>\n

La Motte Pierneef Syrah Viognier 2013 Western Cape, South Africa<\/strong>
\nLovely floral nose of black cherries with a hint of olive and lovely pure sweet black fruits. Silky, textured and balanced, this is lovely. 93\/100<\/p>\n

\"spieonkop\"<\/p>\n

Spioenkop ‘1900’ Pinotage 2013 Western Cape, South Africa<\/strong>
\n12.5% alcohol. Full, with black cherries, herbs and a hint of greenness. This has some Pinotage character. It’s juicy, fine and expressive with red cherries and plums. Quite stylish. 90\/100<\/p>\n

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