{"id":4598,"date":"2012-03-30T08:29:02","date_gmt":"2012-03-30T08:29:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=4598"},"modified":"2012-03-30T08:29:02","modified_gmt":"2012-03-30T08:29:02","slug":"lunch-with-some-interesting-back-vintage-south-african-wines","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/from-the-road\/lunch-with-some-interesting-back-vintage-south-african-wines","title":{"rendered":"Lunch with some interesting back-vintage South African wines"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Higgo Jacobs, Richard Kershaw, Tim Atkin, Monty Waldin and Robin von Holdt<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Some notes from the Top 100 South African Wines judges’ welcome lunch last Sunday, here at Rodwell House, St James.<\/p>\n

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It was a relaxed affair and Robin brought out quite a few older vintages of some rather good South African wines. A good start to the week, which now seems a long time ago!<\/p>\n

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Robin von Holdt and Duncan Savage<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Silverthorn Genie Ros\u00e9 2009 Methode Cape Classique, South Africa<\/strong>
\nAttractive pale pink with taut, spicy, toasty apple and pear fruit with a bit of red cherry character. Complex and stylish. 90\/100<\/p>\n

Delaire Sauvignon Blanc Barrel Matured 2001 Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/strong>
\nAn interesting older oaked Sauvignon, this is tight and citrussy with some toasty richness and a bit of grip. Interesting wax and herb notes with a hint of petrol. A lovely wine drinking well now. 92\/100<\/p>\n

Cape Point Vineyards Sauvignon Blanc 2004 South Africa<\/strong>
\nThis was from Duncan Savage\u2019s greener phase, and it shows green herb and green pepper notes. But it\u2019s fresh and pure with nice citrus and pear fruit, with a touch of whisky character. Ageing nicely. 92\/100<\/p>\n

Cederberg Generations V Chenin Blanc 2004 South Africa<\/strong>
\nComplex and taut with some dairy creaminess and nice toasty notes alongside the fresh pear fruit. Ageing nicely. 91\/100<\/p>\n

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Jean Daneel Chenin Blanc 2004 Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/strong>
\nToasty, intense and rugged with some whisky and spice notes. The palate is taut and spicy with crystalline fruits and some mineral, struck match notes. Complex and intense with lots of character. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Eikendal Cabernet Sauvignon Cape Winemakers\u2019 Guild 1996 Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/strong>
\nSavoury and elegant (13% alcohol) with notes of herbs, fresh mint and smooth, supple berry fruits. Fresh and a bit minty with precision and elegance. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Cederberg Cape Winemakers\u2019 Guild Teen Die Hog Shiraz 2006 South Africa<\/strong>
\nWeighing in at 15% alcohol, this is perhaps a bit too ripe. But it is well made and the fruit is good. Lush, sweet, pure liqueur-like blackberry fruit with some menthol notes. Intense and ripe. 90\/100<\/p>\n

Neil Ellis Cape Winemakers\u2019 Guild Auction Reserve 2000 Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/strong>
\nComplex, spicy and herby with nicely defined blackberry and blackcurrant fruit. Stylish effort. 92\/100<\/p>\n

Laurensford L3 Cape Winemakers\u2019 Guild 2003 South Africa<\/strong>
\nStylish and smooth with some grippy, chalky notes as well as sweet plum and blackberry fruit. Smooth texture and nice fresh fruit. 93\/100<\/p>\n

Buitenverwachting Christine 2003 Constantia, South Africa<\/strong>
\nSpicy and warm with some structure and a bit of spice. Savoury and gravelly with peppery notes alongside the sweet fruit. 90\/100<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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