South Africa
Western Cape
Opimian Discovery, 2019
Lot
1614
Grape Variety
Producer
Warwick The First Lady Chardonnay Western Cape
More expressive than the Sauvignon Blanc at the time of tasting, Warwick’s Chardonnay has aromas of passionfruit and ripe nectarines. It is medium bodied with a long white peach finish. Grapes were picked in the early morning hours, destemmed and crushed straight to the press. The juice was fermented at low temperature with a small proportion (8%) fermented in oak to add depth.
Warwick The First Lady Dry Rose Western Cape
Very pale salmon pink in colour, the 2019 First Lady Rosé has delicate fresh fruit aromas of strawberries with cream and just a hint of smoke in the background. It was made from 100% Pinotage. Grapes were picked early in the season to produce a light style, at just 11.5% alcohol. It is crisp on the palate with flavours of fresh apples and pear drops.
Warwick The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape
Fantastic value Cabernet Sauvignon with potential for some cellaring. 2018 First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant in colour with savoury smoky aromas. Fresh black fruits emerge on the palate with blackcurrants, blackberries and wine gum flavours. A smooth wine with some structure, it has a balanced acidity and slightly chewy finish. Produced from grapes from some of the younger vines on the estate, wines spent 7 to 14 days on skins depending on the tannin structure and were matured for 18 months in different types of oak. Many of Warwick’s vineyards are on elevated slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. The cooling influence of elevation and good water holding capacities of the soils allow grapes to fully ripen, even in years suffering with drought and heat spikes.
More expressive than the Sauvignon Blanc at the time of tasting, Warwick’s Chardonnay has aromas of passionfruit and ripe nectarines. It is medium bodied with a long white peach finish. Grapes were picked in the early morning hours, destemmed and crushed straight to the press. The juice was fermented at low temperature with a small proportion (8%) fermented in oak to add depth.
Warwick The First Lady Dry Rose Western Cape
Very pale salmon pink in colour, the 2019 First Lady Rosé has delicate fresh fruit aromas of strawberries with cream and just a hint of smoke in the background. It was made from 100% Pinotage. Grapes were picked early in the season to produce a light style, at just 11.5% alcohol. It is crisp on the palate with flavours of fresh apples and pear drops.
Warwick The First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon Western Cape
Fantastic value Cabernet Sauvignon with potential for some cellaring. 2018 First Lady Cabernet Sauvignon is vibrant in colour with savoury smoky aromas. Fresh black fruits emerge on the palate with blackcurrants, blackberries and wine gum flavours. A smooth wine with some structure, it has a balanced acidity and slightly chewy finish. Produced from grapes from some of the younger vines on the estate, wines spent 7 to 14 days on skins depending on the tannin structure and were matured for 18 months in different types of oak. Many of Warwick’s vineyards are on elevated slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain. The cooling influence of elevation and good water holding capacities of the soils allow grapes to fully ripen, even in years suffering with drought and heat spikes.
750ml
6
13%
Passionfruit, nectarines
White peaches, [00]
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