Weekend Argus (Saturday Edition)
4 autumn wines to help ring in the season
LONG, cosy nights at home are on the cards for everyone this autumn – why not accompany your evening with the perfect tipple?
If you need inspiration, here are some of the new wines to try.
Edelspatz Riesling 2020
Renowned Stellenbosch estate Delheim has unveiled its highly anticipated new vintage of Edelspatz Riesling – one of the wine world’s iconic Noble Late Harvests and most consistently awarded wines.
With this release, the 2020 Edelspatz Riesling undoubtedly takes its place in the collection of great wines, having emerged from a season regarded as among the decade’s finest for noble rot expressions.
Delheim Estate winemaker Roelof Lotriet says the wine shows classic botrytis (fungal)characteristics with elements of honeysuckle, dried peaches, and marmalade, while the palate offers layers of bright fruit and orange blossom.
Lotriet says the wine may be enjoyed now or cellared up to 30 years.
Retail price: R330. Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2019
As cooler weather arrives, warm up with a glass of one of Tokara’s finest.
Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon 2019 displays a vibrant maroon colour. The nose leads with dark berry fruits, five spices and cedar wood. There is a brightness and vibrancy underlying all these aromas with hints of fresh herbs and red currant.
Tokara chef Carolize Coetzee recommends enjoying the wine with a delicious fillet or sirloin enriched with red wine and balsamic reduction.
Retail price: R370. Krone Night Nectar Blanc De Blancs 2018
Last month, Krone proudly introduced their new Night Nectar Blanc De Blancs 2018 to their collection of Vintage-only Cap Classique made exclusively from Chardonnay in the nectar style.
Night Nectar Blanc De Blancs 2018 is a supreme expression of the purity of the Chardonnay grape. With up to 36 months of bottle maturation, this Blanc de Blanc embodies the spirit of Krone and will develop further in complexity as it ages. The palate has a gossamer-light creamy mousse and rounded mouth feel, which envelops a core of pure, peachy fruit.
Retail price: R600. SAAM Pinotage 2020
Celebrating the spirit of togetherness, collaboration, and optimism for the future, Perdeberg Cellar has also proudly launched SAAM, a fair trade- certified range of ethical wines.
On the palate, the wine is filled with ripe fruit and rich tannins with a long aftertaste. SAAM Pinotage 2020 will pair well with tuna steak, roasted pork shoulder or matured cheese.
The marketing manager at Perdeberg, Chantelle Boucher, says they are committed to making a difference through being good to their people and the Earth. They believe that SAAM is the perfect addition to their product range and perfectly describes the heart of their wine-making process.
Retail price: R75.