Lammershoek wines ~ South Africa
Posted in Wine ~ South Africa on December 21, 2009
Lammershoek Roulette
Full-bodied with deep ruby colour, this wine displays tobacco, spice and fruit on the nose and soft integrated oak tones on the palate. It has the superb volume and structure of Syrah, the acidity typical of Carignan, and Grenache adds the fine delicate tannins. Mourvedre provides black berry fruit and Viognier the perfumed aromas. Serve with meat, poultry and pasta dishes. Decanting is recommended. Good ageing potential. $24.95*
Lammershoek Roulette Blanc
The full ripeness of Chenin Blanc, the fresh minerality of Chardonnay and the triopical flavours of Viognier make up a potpourri of intriguing aromas and flavours, culminating in a seemingly endless finish. Enjoy! $21.95*
“Of course we coulda just slapped another cute furry thing on the label, but that’s been done. It’s time to focus again on what’s in the bottle. This is the opposite of a critter wine, this is a wine to drink with critters. Not too serious, but serious enough. ”
The Winery of Good Hope Pinotage is a combination of extremely healthy fruit and beautiful balance. Experience the rich colour and the juicy fruit flavours on the palate, which finishes with balance, length, a touch of minerality and some really funky spice. $14.95*
Neon Cactus Wines also carries The Winery of Good Hope Chenin Blanc. Chenin is an extremely versatile grape, able to make excellent wines in many different guises. This example is a wonderfully lively, fruity and beautifully balanced dry Chenin Blanc. With flavours of pears, sherbet and flint there is plenty of leesy mouthfeel and juicy fruit, finishing with a refreshing lime and mineral length. A true noble varietal, Chenin deserves to be taken seriously. $16.95*
“Wines approved by Mother Nature”
47% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Malbec, 5% Cabernet Franc
A touch of oak on the nose and then abundant aromas of pineapple, guava, litchi, lemon and lime. A clean, lively wine with nuances of nutmeg and cloves. Well-balanced and elegant, but with weight, and a powerful follow-through on the palate. The finish is refreshingly long. An ideal wine with seafood or grilled fish. $22.95*
An inky-black, full-bodied, powerful blend of 57% Syrah, 32% Mourvèdre and 11% Grenache. Distinct savoury aromas make the initial impression, developing into a bouquet of rich chocolate and coffee that finishes off with plum and blackcurrants. Pleasing black fruit dominates the palate, gently supported by an array of savoury flavours, with notes of vanilla and spices from the Shiraz. Beautifully layered, this is a genuinely complex wine, with a full mouthfeel, integrated tannin structure and a lingering finish. Pair with ostrich carpaccio, venison pie, boeuf bourgignon or springbok medallions with cranberry and pepper sauce. $29.95*