Winery - KWV
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Soft grass, green gooseberry and a hint of fig unfold on the nose, while ripe green plum and lime rind fill the medium-weight mouth. Clean and easy to drink; pair with crab salad canapés.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Crisp and refreshing with bright flavors of Granny Smith apple, white peach and sweet citrus. Round in the mouth but balanced by brisk acidity. Drink now.
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KWV Steen - 2010
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Herbal and spicy, here’s an easygoing Merlot that’s perfect for entertaining. Pepper and anise add character to the black fruit core, and the pronounced acidity keeps things lively and clean on the finish.
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KWV Merlot - 2008
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Nice, soft aromas of gooseberry and peach lift from the glass, and this wine has a polished feel. Citrus and white fruit flavors carry a hint of nut, giving this an almost Chenin taste. Nice and correct, but lacking excitement.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Beautiful aromas of eucalyptus and Chinese spices accent red berry fruit, while the palate is a bit darker, showing forest floor, mulberry and spice all coated with still-young tannins. Finishes a bit chewy, with balsam notes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Pleasant whiffs of mint mix with blueberry and eraser, leading to a palate full of holiday spice, dark berries, cedar and mint. Medium-bodied with moderate tannins and a dash of acidity, this wine is light enough to be drunk in warm weather but sturdy enough to pair with roast fowl. Imported by 57 Main Street Wine Co.
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KWV Merlot - 2002
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A very intense, perfumed wine, with great blackberry and spice flavors. Ripe and juicy, it has soft tannins and a firm, dry layer from wood aging. Big and concentrated, this wine is ready to drink now. Not imported.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A ripe plum and black cherry-flavored wine that shows wood tannins from aging in small French oak barrels. This blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Shiraz (hence the name Triptych) is full-blooded, dense and very rich. Not imported.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
KWV, the huge combine that once dominated the South African wine industry, has turned into a quality producer, and it shows in this fine wine. It has elegance and sophistication in the way it balances big flavors of spice and black plums with considerable restraint, and in the way the fruit is layered with dry Cabernet tannins. This needs some aging—three to four years would be good.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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KWV Shiraz - 1999
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