Western Cape, South AfricaL’Ormarins is focused on terroir specific wines and fruit spread across four farms in Franschhoek, Rooderust in Darling, Riebeeksrivier in the Swartland, and Altima in isolated Elandskloof. This sparkling wine opens with a highly appealing nose of toasted hazelnuts, brioche, and baked apples and an alluring creamy texture that runs through the entire wine. Peaches and crunchy apples work the midpalate with a fine dusting of citrus to keep it all fresh. It is very appealing from front to back. Sparkling and sophisticated, this would be a perfect smoked salmon bet.Tasted: 01 June 2020Tasted by: Prices:
Western Cape, South AfricaThis was made in Anthonij Rupert’s sparkling cellar, La Garonne, in Franschhoek, but the wine comes from various cooler spots and a variety of soils around the Western Cape. This release is a blend of 59/41 Chardonnay/Pinot Noir from Franschhoek, Elandskloof, Darling and Robertson and spends 24-48 months on the lees before a dosage approximately 9g/L. This sophisticated fizz carries toast, red apple, brioche on the palate, with an easy swell of acidity, and a riff of salted stones on the finish. Lovely intensity, while maintaining elegance and prestige; a very drinkable and accessible MCC.Tasted: 03 June 2020Tasted by: Prices:
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