{"id":5741,"date":"2012-10-03T21:42:10","date_gmt":"2012-10-03T21:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/?p=5741"},"modified":"2012-10-03T21:42:42","modified_gmt":"2012-10-03T21:42:42","slug":"cape-wine-lunch-at-bizerca-cape-town","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wineanorak.com:\/wineblog\/south-africa\/cape-wine-lunch-at-bizerca-cape-town","title":{"rendered":"Cape Wine: lunch at Bizerca, Cape Town"},"content":{"rendered":"

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So, after a busy morning tasting, the Cape Wine Brits met for lunch at Bizerca (www.bizerca.com<\/a>), a lovely French-themed bistro. There was a good buzz in the air, helped by some decent wine, the presence of Wadsack (who always lifts the atmosphere), and a plate of oysters to kick things off with.<\/p>\n

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On Wadsack\u2019s advice we ordered a bottle of Raats Original Chenin Blanc 2011 to match with the oysters. An inspired choice: the combination is a winner. Just 80 R, too, which is a bargain.<\/p>\n

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I had a shoulder of veal for my main, and it was beautifully tender and flavour-full.<\/p>\n

My notes on the wines.<\/p>\n

Sadie Family Soldaat 2011 Piekernieskloof, South Africa<\/strong>
\nThis is a varietal Grenache; one of the old vine series from Eben Sadie. Pale in colour. Silky, textured, fine and elegant, with a bit of savoury spiciness, and a hint of animal (although this is faint). So fresh and expressive, a truly lovely wine. 95\/100<\/p>\n

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Lanzerac Pinotage 1964 Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/strong>
\nA real treat to try this old Pinotage: it is about as old as Pinotage gets, because the first varietally labelled example was this wine in 1961. Old and a bit earthy, with notes of spice and herbs. There\u2019s some elegance on the palate, though, which still has some cherry and plum fruit. Quite smooth with a hint of fudge. A great experience. 92\/100<\/p>\n

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Kanonkop Pinotage 1999 Stellenbosch, South Africa<\/strong>
\nJust entering its peak drinking window? Spicy, dense and grippy with sweet black fruits and some mineral character, as well as a hint of earth. Lovely black fruits here. 93\/100<\/p>\n

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Vins d\u2019Orrance Syrah Cuv\u00e9e Armeena 2008 Western Cape, South Africa<\/strong>
\nSo peppery and fresh with lovely bright fruit. Sweet and smooth black cherry and berry fruits combine well with the fresh peppery notes. Stylish effort. 92\/100<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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