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From Ken Forrester, the 'King of Chenin', the flagship FMC is rich, seductive and utterly sophisticated. Layer upon layer of pineapple, candied lemon, dried apricot, ginger and vanilla, with touches of honey, spice and crème brûlée; effortlessly... Read more
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A full bodied, well rounded wine, that is a great example of the harmonious balance which can be achieved between fruit and delicate oak flavours, as they combine to produce gentle complexity. Bursting with dried apricot and pineapple, a hint of vanilla... Read more
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Known as something of a busy bee variety, Chenin Blanc flourishes wherever grapes are grown, and South African winemakers have really made it their own, evolving the style to suit the climate, the food and the people. Think passion fruit and green apple... Read more
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Very clean, sparkly colour. Steely aromas of lime, lemon and mint. Supple and spicy, with bright acids giving shape to the flavors of stone fruits and lime. Very impressive. Read more
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A rich, spicy Rhone-style red, brimming with mulberries and plums, seasoned by a scattering of black pepper and sun-baked fynbos herbs. The high quality of both fruit and winemaking shine through in the finesse of its silky tannins and the harmony and... Read more
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The aroma is at once appealing and inviting, deep and complex. Plum crumble, vanilla bean and sun-dried tomato to begin with; opening up to reveal nuances of roasted red pepper, saucisson and gravelly, tarry, mineral notes. In the mouth it has... Read more
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When three Masters of wine wrote that Sutherland Chardonnay put many white Burgundy wines to shame, its reputation was made and its popularity soared. Hailing from South Africa's top-quality, cool-climate Elgin region, it is masterfully understated and... Read more
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This wine is to Chenin what Le Montrachet is to Chardonnay. It's an utterly distinctive expression of very old Chenin Blanc vines from a very particular place - a dryland vineyard in the Piekenierskloof region planted in 1965. With almost incredible... Read more
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Has a rich, bright, golden yellow hue and an aromatic, complex nose of lime marmalade, guava and melon fruit and toasty oak nuances. The palate is medium to full bodied and rounded, packed with luscious tropical fruit flavours, a delicious mineral streak... Read more
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Full of just-picked loganberry, redcurrant and elderberry fruit, this is crisp and refreshing with such gentle tannin that you can enjoy it chilled. We did! Read more
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A lovely wine, with scents of ripe raspberry, sage and rosemary on the nose, and well-defined flavours on the palate. It has good substance and richness, with complex hints of cedar wood and cigar box. This is a lovely Right Bank Bordeaux-style wine. It... Read more
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The dark fruit flavours and cassis on the nose are a prequel to the refreshing sweet fruit and ripe tannins the palate delivers. The wine was aged in French oak barrels for 18 months and will reward cellaring. Read more