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Newsletter February 2013
5 March 2013
It is my favourite time of the year. The sun rises around 05h50 in the morning over the Hottentots Holland Mountain range, basking the whole farm in glorious sunshine. Everything just steps up a gear and your senses become alive with the delight of a working wine farm. The excitement amongst everyone is tangible, and there is a [...]
New Vintages – False Bay Shiraz 2011
4 April 2012
Whilst we have thankfully yet to receive any precocious 2012 wines, a recent batch of new releases delivered samples from 2011 back to 2008. Tim James, guest Ingrid Motteux and I spent a few hours tasting and discussing them. The following records our deliberations. False Bay Shiraz 2011 – While this range is vinfied at Waterkloof [...]
Beauty and the Beast
14 October 2011
The False Bay Vineyards bear the dense Pinotage grapes which need a fair amount of “tough love” to dispense the volatile esters. The 2010 Pinotage has spicy berry fruits with hints of chocolate and is soft and juicy on the palate, with hints of blackberries and plums. Fantastically complements Cape Malay dishes and beef casserole. [...]
Zesty Sauvignon for summer
15 February 2011
“Life is like a box of chocolates,” says Forrest Gump, “You never know what you’re going to get.” Martin Moore, cellar master at Durbanville Hills, reckons winemaking is pretty much the same – you never know what you’re going to get from year to year, vintage to vintage. “Every season brings its own challenges,” he [...]
Live out loud – Palate Pleaser
15 February 2011
The False Bay Rosé 2010 will tantalise your taste buds with its fresh vibrant flavours. On the palate expect a lot of strawberry notes which leave a cheerful rosé delight on the palate. The False Bay Rosé 2010 is a stellar summer sip for any day, any time enjoyment. The wine retails from R55 per [...]
