Protea is apparently the national flower of South Africa. The bottle is clear but covered with stenciled white flowers. Very unusual and well done. Silvery gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has pears and slight mint. Light bodied. On the palate, tart apples but also some oranges. Nice texture. moderate finish. This drinks well on its own and will work with lighter foods such as seafood salads. Drink over the next few years.
Gold in color with green hues. The nose has seltzer, limes and a scent that many of us trying thought cannabis. On the palate, this lacks much acidity. Lime fruits with a bit of candied lemon. Moderate finish. It is tasty and easy to drink. Drink over the next couple of years. Nice on its own, this will work well with lighter salads.
This is the second wine from the Mullineux Family of wines, one of South Africa's best producers. This is a very nice value and finished as the group's favorite in a recent tasting. Yellow gold in color, clear and bright. The nose has lemon candy, peach and spice. On the palate, lemons and peach with moderate acidity. Medium finish. This drinks easy and well on its own and will work well with seafood dishes. Drink over the next year or two.
Yellow gold in color, clear and bright. The nose is tight initially, giving way to honey and peach. Light bodied. On the palate, slight orange notes with some apple. A hint of sweetness. Moderate finish. This drinks well on its own and will work with lighter salads. drink over the next couple of years.
In trying to explore Chenin Blanc, this one came highly recommended. It is expensive for Chenin, but quite good. Light golden in color, clear and bright. The nose is lovely with red apples, salinity, peach and slight floral notes. Medium bodied with a crisp, slightly oily texture. On the palate, the apples come thru along with a bit of peach and great minerality. Long finish. This is nice on its own and better with food. It would be nice with a dish that combined pork and roasted apples. Drink over the next ten to fifteen years.
Golden in color with a touch of green. The nose has a bit of honey and a slight floral (peach blossoms?) note. Light bodied. Tart on the palate. Peaches. A bit of apple cider on the end suggesting this may be heading south. Still providing some enjoyment. Drink now. Nice on its own, this will work with salads and even lighter spicy foods.
