Winery - Simonsig
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Tropical fruit makes up the nose, with hints of mint and honey poking through. The body is more full than lean, with light lemon flavors mixing into the richer fig element. Apple dominates the finish. —M.S.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Sweet, ripe and fruity in the nose, with a heavier palate than the rest of the wine’s components can support. The mouth is all about ripe peach and citrus. It finishes fairly smooth and dry, with some nice nutty qualities. —M.S.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Herbal and fruity all at once with clean aromas of gooseberry, hard mango and green grass. Ctirus flavors dominate the lightweight mouth with crisp lime acidity charging through on the close.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This big boy greets us with his deep ruby/black cloak. Loaded with cassis from start to finish, there is tremendous fruit depth here and a full, supple mouthfeel. Reminiscent of one of the successful large-scale ‘97 California Cabernets. Has tannins to resolve, best held for a year or two.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Just what Sauvignon Blanc should be. Fresh and clean with grassy and melon notes present throughout. Vibrant acidity, a smooth mouthfeel and a long finish complete this very lively wine. Would make a great aperitif.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Dangerously stinky, with aromas of unclean stable and sweaty horses. Worse, it doesn’t redeem itself in the mouth.
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Simonsig Shiraz - 1998
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This delicious rosé is a combination of sweet strawberry and a touch of lemon crispness on the nose and the palate. Its light, elegant character is supported by a dancing acidity and a balance of ripe berry flavors and minerality. A great food pairing choice or stellar solo sip.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The Malan family makes a ripe, balanced Chardonnay, 100% wood-fermented in French oak. The style is rich and creamy, and there are attractive hints of honey from the partial use of malolactic fermentation. The downside of that is a lack of acidity, but for those who want rich, fat Chardonnay, this is it.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine smells immediately fresh and tart, with scents of green plum, gooseberry, hard nectarine and straw filling the nose. The leanness continues in the mouth with citrus flavors leading thorough to the clean but lingering finish.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A touch of green plum and cigar spice keep things vibrant on this black cherry, plum and pepper heavy wine. Balanced and approachable with medium acidity and tannins leading through to the spicy finish.
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Simonsig Pinotage - 2007
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