Thursday, December 13, 2007

Beyerskloof wines at discount for Croydon owners

The winery has secured a range of Beyerskloof wines at discounted prices for home owners. Contact the winery to place an order.

Pinotage 2006 R34

A medium to full bodied Pinotage with a deep red colour. A complex Pinotage with plum and purple berry flavours, and a long aftertaste. A wine that can be enjoued now or age in the bottle for 3 – 5 years. In summer to go with seafood or light meat dishes. It also goes well with any red meat, pasta and spicy food.

Rose 2007 R30

A delicate and warm rose, very pale pink with deeper centre, very inviting. On the nose there is an unexpected grapey richness with soft berry perfume and earthiness. Soft entry, light, velvety, dry without acidic bite, sweet berries, rose, tang of spice and just a hint of pleasant bitter (no pinotage candyfloss). Nicely balanced, low-ish alcohol. Mediterranean style rosé. Nice clean finish. A good appetiser.

Charmat Sparkling Rose R45

Charmat Method. Pink, dry, with berry fruitiness. Well balanced.

Cabernet/Merlot 2003 R155, Cabernet / Merlot 2001 R250

John Platter 2008 5 stars *****

Deep dark royal red, a shimmering crimson colour. On the nose a forceful, enchanting perfume of classic French blend and depth, with a touch of oak vanilla. On taste it has a soft, clean, rounded entrance with immediate note of intensity. Deliciously dry with bold, but soft tannins, medium structure, and yet juicy. No upfront fruitiness, rather the invitation and allure of secondary complexity to come. Cassis, savoury bullion, a tang of citrus and tar. Seamless and inviting complexity of harmony between cab & merlot. Intelligent and challenging. All the promise of things to come. Lingering length for minutes afterwards.

Synergy 2005 R60

Dark colour, tones of purple, seems very bright. Bold, fresh, cheerfully fruity nose. Just a dash of wood and ‘wildness'. Juicy and well-balanced and a solid mouthfeel. Cherries, cassis, mocha, and a touch of coconut. New World upfrontness because of berry fruit. This is an unusual wine which modern, fine and seamlessly crafted.

Pinotage Reserve 2006 R90

Rich blood ruby colour, lively and clear. Initially there is a wood spice, clean, fresh pinot fruit: cherry with almond whiff. Warm entry, light wood spice, leading to fresh dark berries, plum. Soft, but sturdy tannins, nice structure and refreshing acid. Balanced and linear, but a slight alcohol finish. No obvious ripe fruitiness, restrained, quite delicate. Again almonds on the finish with a clean and lingering length. Hints of a modern, New world pinot noir.