Winery - Chamonix
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A clean, crisp nose of spice, red fruit and minerals on the nose leads into bright, fresh flavors of oak and spiced fruit on the palate. Appealing acidity, firm but smooth tannins and an elegant, subtle character give the wine poise and aging potential. A great food wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A whiff of provolone cheese and cured meat bears out this wine’s age. After that, it is a delicate assembly of slightly bitter herbs, lemon and firm toast. This may sound odd to some, but the combination works, with cleansing acids on the finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A rich, nutty nose is the prelude to a wine that offers both complexity and freshness—the hallmark of a good South African white. Aged in new French oak, the wine offers fresh fruit, creamy toast and spice on the palate in a poised package. The lingering finish is rich but has a light, elegant touch.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Chamonix is known for its stylish touch and this offers all of the hallmarks of a good Cabernet—deep berry, menthol, layered smoke and spice—in an approachable style. The fruit is bright and appealing, and the wine relatively soft and easy to drink.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An enticing nose of apricot, maple syrup and sweet, reduced vinegar plays well with the toasty mango flavors ribboned with smokiness. Finishes juicy, with a lingering toasty, herbal character. The acidity is a little soft, but that shouldn’t prevent you from drinking it now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The sandy tannins and up-front, almost tart, acidity keep the cocoa, cherry, strawberry and raspberry flavors from being too sweet. The finish has an interesting note of white pepper.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This full-bodied wine seems mature but still has time for enjoyment. It is meaty and smoky on the nose, with a charry hint of pencil shavings. The flavors of leather and tobacco sprinkled with dried herbs are tasty accessories to the ripe red plum fruit. Drink until 2006.
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Chamonix Pinotage - 2001
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This balanced wine has a nose of vanilla, cardamom that lingers on to the mouthful of simple, oaky red fruit. There is an herby note of radicchio that clings from the nose to the cinnamon toast finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A vibrant nose of grapefruit and flowers leads on this complex but lively Sauvignon from lauded winemaker Gottfried Mocke. On the palate, the oak-aged wine offers crispness and more tropical fruit and citrus, with a touch of minerality and spice on the finish. An excellent, elegant wine that can handle both typical SB dishes (seafood, salads) as well as heartier fare.
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June 16, 2009
Great typicity - smokey, bell pepper nose. Earthy and medium bodied on the palate.
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