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Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Shiraz 2002 - Wellington
Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Shiraz 2002 table
Vintage
 2002
 Diemersfontein Carpe Diem Shiraz 2002
Region Wellington, South Africa
Colour/Style Dry red, aged in oak barrels
Grapes Shiraz
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.5%
Food Lamb, beef, venison
Next day
Even better - this is a wine to decant well in advance
Drink Now, or over the next 5 to 10 years
Dark purple, with a tiny rim. The nose offers red and black fruits with some initial vegetal notes (possibly a touch of reduction) which are soon replaced by lovely black fruit and violet aromas. The palate has some lovely raspberry and blackcurrant fruit, with a touch of spice and elegance. Decent length and (despite being relatively full-bodied and with 14% abv) not at all hot. Very enjoyable - and puts me more in mind of the Rhone than the new world. It will improve with a few more years in bottle.
 
Price:  £8.85 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Webersburg Cabernet Sauvignon 1999 - Stellenbosch
Webersburg Cabernet 1999 table
Vintage
 1999
Region Stellenbosch, South Africa
Colour/Style Dry red, aged in oak barrels for 18 months
Grapes 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 13.0%
Food Lamb, beef, game, rich stews
Next day
Who knows - its too good not to drink the lot!
Drink Now, or over the next 5 to 10 years
Low yields, controlled fermentation followed by 18 months in 70% new and 30% used French oak barrels. Medium/deep ruby colour, with a slight bricking at the rim. Fabulous blackcurrant and plum aromas, married to more mature notes of cedar/pencil shavings, old wardrobes, vanilla and a touch of citrus peel. The palate is lovely - rich, ripe fruit, balanced by excellent, slightly citrussy acidity.Soft, silky tannins and superb length. This really is a lovely wine, rather like a really good semi-mature Claret, but without any hint of austerity or greenness. Truly elegant and delicious - and definitely the best Cape Cabernet to have passed my lips! And a fantastic bargain, too!
 
Price:  £9.95 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Ken Forrester The Gypsy Grenache/Syrah 2001 - Stellenbosch
Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2001 table
Vintage
 2001
 Ken Forrester The Gypsy 2001
Region Stellenbosch, South Africa
Colour/Style Dry red, aged in oak barrels for 20 months
Grapes A blend of old vine Grenache and Syrah
Alcohol (a.b.v)
 14.5%
Food Lamb, beef, mushroom risotto, pasta with tomato sauce
Next day
Holds up very well - possibly even better
Drink Now, or over the next 5 to 10 years
Medium ruby/purple colour. The nose has raspberry and blueberry aromas, with notes of spice and toasty espresso oak, which carry through on the palate, with lively acidity and slightly dusty, but fine tannins. Best described as Barossa-meets-Languedoc in style, with rich fruit flavours, classy oak-ageing and not a little elegance. Whilst this wine still has some way to go, it is already starting to drink really well. It needs food at the moment, though, as the tannins are still a little tight. A lovely wine, which should develop beautifully over the next few years. A real bargain, too!


 
Price:  £10.25 (Including: VAT at 17.5%)

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Minimum order value, delivery charges and times
The minimum order value is £50 (plus the delivery charge). You may of course choose a mix of any wines in our range. Orders between £50 and £175: delivery charge is £6. Orders over £175: delivery is free! (If your order is over £175, please remember to change the delivery charge in checkout to £0.00). Please note: Delivery to non-mainland addresses (Scottish Highlands and Islands, Northern Ireland, Isle of Man, Isle of Wight, etc.) is usually possible, but may not be on a next-working-day basis. It is also more expensive than delivery to mainland addresses, so will be charged at cost (for orders under £175) but with a small discount for orders over £175 - please call us for a quote.
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