A Tasting of Wines from South Africa,host of this Years World Cup Soccer.
presented by
Sheilah McGovern of Vineyard Brands.
Saturday June 5th • 1pm to 5pm
THE WINES:
The Chocolate Block 2007
$29.99
"...rich and full of flavor...a blend of 55% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cinsault and 4% Viognier. Black fruit notes are predominant in the wine, but there is a touch of red cherry also and soft aromas meld very nicely with a rounded texture and ripe tannins in the finish..."
La Capra Chenin Blanc 2009
$8.99
reg. $10.99 save $2.00
"an explosion of fruit on the nose, with tropical melon, pear and guava as well as ripe citrus aromas. Tropical flavors follow through on the palate, balanced by a fresh acidity and clean red apple crispness."
La Capra Pinotage 2008
$8.99
reg. $10.99 save $2.00
"Sweet fruit, pepper and cedar on the nose, with loads of blackberries and ripe plums, well structred with supple tannis and layered with ripe fruit flavors following through from the nose."
Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc 2009
$9.99
reg. $12.99 save $3.00
A blend of fruit from Neil Ellis's finest vineyards.
"...a nice crunchy style, with sea salt and lime notes kept perky by mouthwatering acidity..." WS
$29.99
"...rich and full of flavor...a blend of 55% Syrah, 20% Grenache Noir, 16% Cabernet Sauvignon 5% Cinsault and 4% Viognier. Black fruit notes are predominant in the wine, but there is a touch of red cherry also and soft aromas meld very nicely with a rounded texture and ripe tannins in the finish..."
La Capra Chenin Blanc 2009
$8.99
reg. $10.99 save $2.00
"an explosion of fruit on the nose, with tropical melon, pear and guava as well as ripe citrus aromas. Tropical flavors follow through on the palate, balanced by a fresh acidity and clean red apple crispness."
La Capra Pinotage 2008
$8.99
reg. $10.99 save $2.00
"Sweet fruit, pepper and cedar on the nose, with loads of blackberries and ripe plums, well structred with supple tannis and layered with ripe fruit flavors following through from the nose."
Sincerely Sauvignon Blanc 2009
$9.99
reg. $12.99 save $3.00
A blend of fruit from Neil Ellis's finest vineyards.
"...a nice crunchy style, with sea salt and lime notes kept perky by mouthwatering acidity..." WS
Sincerely Shiraz 2008
$9.99
reg. $12.99 save $3.00
..."fresh attractive blackberry, plumlike fruit. Medium body with Rhone-like plum and spice flavors. Palate is smooth in an early drinking style."
Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2009
$13.99
reg. $16.99 save $3.00
An award winning white.."Predominant flavors are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavorsome finish."
All tasting notes are from the Vineyard Brands website.
$9.99
reg. $12.99 save $3.00
..."fresh attractive blackberry, plumlike fruit. Medium body with Rhone-like plum and spice flavors. Palate is smooth in an early drinking style."
Neil Ellis Groenekloof Sauvignon Blanc 2009
$13.99
reg. $16.99 save $3.00
An award winning white.."Predominant flavors are those of tropical fruit with herbaceous overtones, whilst the overall impression is of elegance and delicacy with a long flavorsome finish."
All tasting notes are from the Vineyard Brands website.
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