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Name: Waterford Estate Chardonnay 750ml

Vintage Year: 2018

Rating Vivino: 4

Type: White Wine

Grape Type: Chardonnay

WFCY06W - Waterford Estate Chardonnay 750ml

Waterford Estate Chardonnay 750ml

The Apogée series from La Vierge epitomises the very best expression of terroir from our beautiful vineyards. It is a vineyard site driven wine that emphasises the subtle differences in altitude, aspect, clonal expression and soil that make our vineyards unique. Minimal winemaking intervention is utilised to allow the vines to speak for themselves.

Varietal: Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge Pinot Noir100%

As the name suggests this wine is the ultimate expression of wine from La Vierge, the epitome of our efforts both in the vineyard and the winery.

Apogée Pinot Noir 2019

Name: Den Pinotage

Vintage Year: 2020

Rating Vivino: 3.7

Type: Red Wine

Grape Type: Pinotage

Tasting Notes: Medium-bodied with ripe blueberry and mulberry, a touch of milk chocolate and toasty wood flavours, with berry fruit lingering on the palate.

Story of Wine:The grapes for this wine were harvested from farms in Paarl and the Swartland. Most of the grapes were destalked and fermented in tanks with French and American oak staves. Malolactic and maturation was completed on staves. Flavour-packed, soft and juicy comfort wines, to be enjoyed with friends and family, a warmth of company

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Smoky Texas BBQ Beef Rib
Asian Dish : Slow-Braised Pork Belly for Soy, Garlic and Ginger
Cheeses : Mature Cheddar, Gruyere
Meats : Beef, Pork, Lamb, Venison
Seafood : N/A
Vegetables : Tomatoes, Potatoes, Red Peppers, Mushrooms
Sauces : Red Wine Jus, Mushroom
Type of Food : Heavier Main Meals

Spicy Food : Yes

PWDP01R - Den Pinotage

Den Pinotage

Name: Chenin Blanc 'Lycaon' Heritage Vines

Vintage Year: 2018

Rating Vivino: 4.4

Type: White Wine

Grape Type: Chenin Blanc

Tasting Notes: An elegant and subtle wine, with an aroma of peach and hints of salty earthiness. The wine has a creamy finessed texture with a long finish. It is bone dry. 

Story of Wine: These grapes were harvested from two adjacent blocks of unirrigated 44 year old vines in the “horse shoe” just above the town of Wellington. The vines grow in Tukulu soil, a well - drained decomposed granite soil, yellow brown in colour. The vineyard is a certified heritage vineyard under South Africa’s Old Vine Project, designed to preserve the surviving old vineyards of South Africa. The fruit was harvested between 23 and 24 balling, whole-bunch pressed and settled before being fermented in barrel and tank with natural wild yeast. The press was very gentle, yielding only around 550 litres of juice per tonne for optimum quality. The wine was matured in both French oak barrels and tank, with one new tight grain 500 litre barrel and two seasoned barrels, plus 700 litres of tank fermented wine. Fermentation was very slow helping build a beautiful texture for the wine.

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Citrus Roast Chicken
Asian Dish : Prawn Tempura
Cheeses : Camenbert or Brie
Meats : Chicken, Duck
Seafood : All Fish
Vegetables : Avocado, Sweet Potato, Butternut

Sauces : Chinese Orange Sauce
Type of Food : Salads and Lighter Mains

Spicy Food : No

PWLC08W- Chenin Blanc 'Lycaon" Heritage Vines

Chenin Blanc 'Lycaon" Heritage Vines

Name: Vinho Rochas (Temranillo Syrah)

Vintage: 2020

Ratings Vivino: 3.7

Type: Red

Grape: Syrah

Tasting Notes: Syrah

Story of Wine: 2021 was characterised as a temperate vintage with a dry growing season, resulting in lovely dark fruit flavours. The cool 2019 winter and a year of relatively low stress produced a softer fruit profile which elevates the mineral character in the wines.  

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Grilled Pork Chops
Asian Dish : Tandoori Lamb
Cheeses : Manchego Cheese
Meats : Lamb, Pork
Seafood : N/A
Vegetables : Butternut and Kale
Sauces : Red Wine Jus, Bernaise Sauce
Type of Food : Medium Mains

Spicy Food : Yes

BWTS10R - Vinho Rochas (Temranillo Syrah)

Vinho Rochas (Temranillo Syrah)

Name: Deborah Rose

Vintage: 2021

Ratings Vivino: 3.8

Type: Rose

Grape: Rose

Tasting Notes: Charming and balanced with lovely soft acidities

Story of Wine: Charming and balanced. A Rose made in a Southern France style with beautiful strawberry, hints of rose petals and a lovely balanced mid palate. The Baleia approach to Rose is a true reflection of our intention to make worlld clas wines. Its easy to cut corners in the cellar and rose is the litmus paper to our integrity. Only the finest grapes, maticulously sorted and handled very carefully to ensure a wine is elegant and dainty whilst still portraying the site in which it is grown.

BWDR11M - Baleia Deborah Rose

Deborah Rose

Name: Malbec

Vintage Year: 2019

Rating Vivino: 4.2

Type: Red Wine

Grape Type: Malbec

Tasting Notes: A rich velvety red wine with hints of spice and liquorice

Pairing: This robust wine wine will pair with a diverse range of dishes such as beef, game, rich stews, and soup dishes

Pairing: A perfect pairing with any local South African game
Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Lamb Knuckle Stew
Asian Dish : Thai Grilled Pork Skewers
Cheeses : Munster Edam, Pecorino
Meats : Chicken, Duck, Pork, Venison, Lamb
Seafood : N/A
Vegetables : Shitake, Portabello Mushrooms

Sauces : Sesame, Sweet Soy Sauce
Type of Food : Lighter Mains

Spicy Food : Yes

MEMA03R - Malbec

Malbec

Name: Syrah

Vintage Year: 2017

Rating Vivino: 3.9

Type: Red Wine

Grape Type: Syrah

Tasting Notes: This is a full-bodied, spicy Syrah with fresh red fruit and intriguing savoury notes.  Well balanced acidity and tannins lend richness to the wine which has a lingering, complex finish

Story of Wine: The grapes came from two sites – Kasteelsig where the organic grapes are dry farmed and soil is primarily Glenrosa, a composite of decomposed shale with a little granite, and Leeuwenkuil, with similar soils and vines over 25 years old. Sustainable farming practices are used. The grapes were handpicked and gently handled. We fermented the Syrah in small open bins with hand punch downs several times a day. The wine matured in French and Hungarian oak for a total of 14 months

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Barbeque spareribs
Asian Dish : Seared Tuna
Cheeses : Parmesan, Mature Gouda, Gruyere
Meats : Pork, Lamb, Chicken, Duck
Seafood : Tuna
Vegetables : Aubergine, Peppers, Mushrooms

Sauces : Barbeque Sauce, Sweet Soy
Type of Food : Lighter and Heavier Mains

Spicy Food : Yes


Awards: "Platter’s Wine Guide 2020: 4.5 stars, NWC 2018: Top 100 & Platinum awards, Veritas 2019: Silver"

PWSS03R - Syrah

Syrah

Name: Leenders Reserve Soetdoring

Vintage Year: 2020

Ratings Vivino: Not rated

Grape Type: Red Blend

Tasting Notes: Deep garnet. Leather, dark chocolate and prunes on the nose. Full and rich palate with black-forest-cake, sweet nutmeg and leather following from the nose. A lengthy, refined and layered finish

Story of Wine: Dry-farmed vines in the Breedekloof were harvested at optimum ripeness. Mourvèdre and Syrah lends body and structure to the blend while Carignan adds acidity and finesse.

Pairing: A perfect pairing with any local South African game
Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Lamb Knuckle Stew
Asian Dish : Thai Grilled Pork Skewers
Cheeses : Munster Edam, Pecorino
Meats : Chicken, Duck, Pork, Venison, Lamb
Seafood : N/A
Vegetables : Shitake, Portabello Mushrooms


Sauces : Red Wine Jus, Hearty Beef Sauce
Type of Food : Heavier Mains

Spicy Food : Yes

PDRS02R - Leenders Reserve Soetdoring

Leenders Reserve Soetdoring

Name: "The German Job" Riesling

Vintage Year: 2016

Rating Vivino: 3.8

Type:  White Wine
Tasting Notes : A lovely fresh floral, lime, spanspek and slightly flinty nose, on palate the sugar and acid are well matched ensuring linearity and purity of fruit. Lees contact has enhanced the texture balancing the crisp, fruity finish. It’s an uncomplicated pleasure, especially in summer. 

Grape Type: Riesling

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Roast Duck
Asian Dish : Satay Chicken Skewers
Cheeses : Gorgonzola, Cheddar, Parmesan
Meats : Chicken, Duck
Seafood : Salmon, Tuna, Mussels, Prawns
Vegetables : Bell peppers, Jalepenos, Pumpkin, Carrots

Sauces : Harissa Yoghurt Sauce
Type of Food : Lighter Mains

Spicy Food : Yes

MWGR09W - The German Job - Riesling

&quot;The German Job&quot; Riesling

Name: Waterford Estate The Jem

Vintage Year: 2015

Ratings Vivino: 4.6

Type: Red Wine
  
Grape Type: Red Blend
Tasting Notes : Inviting aromatics of rich dark chocolate and plum fruit, with additional layers of earthy tones, clove spice, crushed violets and a combination of dark, red berries. The palate is well balanced and effortlessly complements the aromatics

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Beef Fillet with Mushroom Sauce
Asian Dish : Korean Bulgogi
Cheeses : Gorgonzola, Stilton
Meats : Beef, Lamb, Venison
Vegetables : Tomatoes, Red Peppers, Mushrooms, Pepper Sauce

Sauces : Mushroom, Red Wine Jus

Type of Food : Heavier Mains

Spicy Food : Yes

WFEJ01R - Waterford Estate The Jem

Waterford Estate The Jem

Name: Syrah Premium

Vintage Year: 2015

Rating Vivino: Not rated

Grape Type: Syrah

Tasting Notes: Deep red Shiraz with fine notes of bright red cassis and black pepper on the nose. A sophisticated wine expressing subtle hints of juicy red berry, soft tannins with a rounded mouth feel.

Pairing: Best served with sliced duck breast or fillet mignon in a red wine jus or even venison carpaccio

Suggested Pairing:
Western Dish : Roast Leg of Lamb
Asian Dish : Teriyaki-Style Beef
Cheeses : Aged Gouda, Parmesan
Meats : Beef, Lamb, Venison, Pork
Vegetables : Mushrooms, Tomatoes, Red Pepper

Sauces : Red Wine Jus, Hearty Beef Sauce

Type of Food : Heavier Mains

Spicy Food : Yes

CWSP13R - Syrah Premium

Syrah Premium