Marianne Estate – Floreal 2013 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

Marianne Estate – Floreal 2013 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

The nose reveals notes of dried plum and dried cherry associated with a few spicy touches, slight notes of mocha as well as fine woody notes. The mouth is nicely fruity, delicate, suave, fat, harmonious and quite gourmand. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and cherry associated with a few toasted…

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Marianne – Desirade 2005 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

Marianne – Desirade 2005 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

(81% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon) The nose reveals notes of dried cherry, cassis and prune combined with touches of chocolate, leather and spices (Sichuan pepper …). The palate is round, fat, quite fleshy, slightly creamy and offers a nice matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of dried fruit, black fruit, dried cherry and cherry combined…

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Marianne Estate – Pinotage 2008 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

Marianne Estate – Pinotage 2008 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of plum, blackberry, cassis and strawberry. The palate is fruity, gourmand, precise, quite ample and slightly fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry and blueberry associated with touches of plum, red cherry, oak and slight oaky notes in the background. Good length.

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Marianne – Selena Pinotage 2012 – Western Cape – South Africa

Marianne – Selena Pinotage 2012 – Western Cape – South Africa

(100% Pinotage) The nose reveals notes of red cherry and black cherry associated with touches of plum, raspberry as well as small notes of spices. The mouth is fat, fruity and slightly gourmand. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe fruit and strawberry combined with touches of raspberry, plum as well as a…

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Marianne – Natana – Cuvée rouge 2013 – Western Cape – South Africa

Marianne – Natana – Cuvée rouge 2013 – Western Cape – South Africa

(65% Pinotage, 35% Merlot) The nose reveals notes of red cherry and black berries combined with slight notes of spice, Sichuan pepper and a slight touch of cedar. The mouth expresses notes of red fruit (cherry, red currant, raspberry) associated with touches of blackberry and juice fruits. Good length.

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Marianne – Desirade 2012 – Stellenbosch

Marianne – Desirade 2012 – Stellenbosch

The nose reveals notes of cherry, blackberry and flowers combined with notes of spice, nutmeg, leather as well as fine notes of pepper. The mouth is fat, balanced and offers a nice freshness. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of crushed raspberry and blackberry combined with fine notes of plum, cassis as well as…

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De Wetshof – Bateleur Chardonnay 2012 – Robertson

De Wetshof – Bateleur Chardonnay 2012 – Robertson

The nose reveals notes of fruit, toasted notes and vanilla combined with a few fine notes of citrus, notes of leather, spices and nutmeg. The palate is fruity, fresh and balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of pear and nectarine associated with touches of pineapple, lemon, spices, vanilla, slight toasted notes as well…

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De Wetshof – Lesca Chardonnay 2014 – Robertson

De Wetshof – Lesca Chardonnay 2014 – Robertson

The nose reveals notes of papaya and lemon associated with fine citrus notes. The palate is harmonious and relatively fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of white peach and citrus combined with small notes of nectarine and fine touches of tarte tatin, apple (in the background) and vanilla on the finish. Good length.

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De Wetshof – Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2014 – Unwooded – Robertson

De Wetshof – Bon Vallon Chardonnay 2014 – Unwooded – Robertson

The nose reveals notes of lemon and fresh citrus associated with slight notes of pink grapefruit as well as fine notes of rose in the background. The palate is fruity, rich and balanced. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of candied pear and nectarine associated with slight notes of lime zest, citrus (lemon, mandarin)…

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De Wetshof – Limestone Hill – Chardonnay 2014 – Unwooded – Robertson – South Africa

De Wetshof – Limestone Hill – Chardonnay 2014 – Unwooded – Robertson – South Africa

The nose is fine, fruity and offers a small intensity. It reveals fruity notes combined with notes of citrus, a fine note of clementine and a touch of rose. The mouth is fat, ample, well-defined, relatively rich and slightly “perlant”. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of clementine and lemon associated with slight notes…

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