Winery - Le Bonheur
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Lively citrus character with a balanced, elegant overall feel make this SB from Stellenbosch producer Le Bonheur a winner for those who want more complexity along with zesty lift. There’s a flinty, grassy quality here, alongside richer tropical flavors that make it ideal with poultry and fresh summer dishes.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Black plum skins, green pepper, cassis and coffee provide the core character of this wine, with accents of tobacco and wood adding complexity. The medium-weight mouthfeel is balanced and easygoing with soft tannins and a clean finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A good wine with flavors of citrus and yellow fruits, but it lacks the intensity and lively acids of previous vintages. Has aromas of white stone fruits and orange peel.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Cassis well integrated with the oak used here dominate from the nose to the long finish. The medium body weight fits well with the harmonious palate. A fine companion for tonight’s steak frites.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine suffers from the excessive use of oak. A little Chardonnay character is discernible, but toast, caramel and a resinous element predominate.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
An aromatic nose of pepper, violets and a touch of spice leads this likeable Cab from Le Bonheur. On the palate, elegant overall flavors of berry, spice and smoke and balanced tannins give the wine complexity and and a food-friendly character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A zippy nose of lemon and apple introduces this clean and friendly wine. On the palate, more citrus and mineral character presents itself, and the overall package is both elegant and easy. A great everyday wine for pairing with fish or salads.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This delicate wine features an interesting nose of leather, dried herbs and arugala. Ripe red plum flavors lead to an herbal finish with a hint of faint leather and vanilla curling up at the very end. The tannins provide gentle support to the soft acids and lightweight body.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Intense aromatics of field greens and rhubarb seem indicative of unripe fruit. That impression is echoed by the palate, where there’s cherry cola and root-like qualities. As a package, it’s unbalanced, with a berry-syrup quality dominating the core. —M.S.
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