Vriesenhof
At Vriesenhof, the art of winemaking is a fascinating journey that begins in the vineyards and ends with the enjoyment that accompanies a raised glass. Follow this journey and you will most certainly pause for reflection in the solitude of the Vriesenhof cellars. Here, traditional wood maturation methods combine effortlessly with modern fermentation processes. Add to this an ageing process that takes place in a setting disturbed only by the patient ticking of the clock and the artistry of the winemaker at work and you'll soon understand why Vriesenhof consistently delivers wines of true Stellenbosch origin.
Vriesenhof Chardonnay 2009The wine reveals a rich and creamy nose with yeasty vanilla and a hint of toastiness. The wine has a hint of toast and sweet vanilla on the palate which is well balanced by a fruity acidity on the aftertaste. This elegant wine has a soft, full mouth feel and a complexity of fruit that lingers on the silky smooth finish. |
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Vriesenhof Enthopio 2005Since the arrival of the French Huguenots in the Cape more than three hundred years ago, many a man has endeavored to make a wine under the African sky, that truly captivates the uniqueness and diversity of our soils and seasons. Enthopio 2005 is part of this historic quest and the journey for individual quality continues. The name means indigenous in Greek and was given because of the substantial amount of Pinotage in the blend. |
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Vriesenhof Kallista 2004Young and lively with compact fruit. The wine shows powerful acidity and dried fruit flavours with little regard from the oak. |
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Vriesenhof Pinot Noir 2009Classic Pinot Noir perfumes and flavours of earthiness with notes of mushroom and forest floor followed by hints of smokiness, rounded off with red berries and stewed fruit. |
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Paradyskloof Chenin Blanc 2009A first for the Vriesenhof cellar, the newest addition to the Paradyskloof range is sure to prove a popular choice as accompaniment to any meal. The wine shows yeastiness, lemon and minerality on the nose with a slight wood character due to barrel fermentation in new French oak. The wine shows a hint of biscuit and yeast on the palate with a crisp citrus finish. Well structured with a good fresh acidity and a smooth, creamy texture that will allow the wine to evolve over time with a lot of complexity. |
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Paradyskloof Chardonnay 2010Clean, fresh aromas with lots of citrus and dry pear character. Spice overtones with elegant freshness and fair extract. |
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Paradyskloof Rosé 2009A hint of red berries and a little meatiness on the nose. The palate confirms the Merlot characteristics with a smooth, round mouth-feel with red berries and cassis. |
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Paradyskloof Pinot Noir 2009Light and fruity with hints of red berries and cherries. Smooth, earthy, forest floor notes with distinct strawberry that rounds off to a minerally apricot finish. |
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Paradyskloof Pinotage 2008Dark stone fruit flavours, carried by a broad, juicy mouth-feel. Red fruits of raspberries and cherries, well integrated with oak derived characters of cinnamon and cloves. |
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Paradyskloof Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2007An uncomplicated, summer lunch wine with upfront fruitiness, peppery undertones and a soft, accessible mouth-feel. |
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Paradyskloof Muscat d'Alexandrie 2007The wine is made from Muscat d' Alexandrie (red Hanepoot grapes) from 50 year old vines. It is a fortified wine, in other words, the alcohol has been adjusted to 15%, together with a higher residual sugar of 171.5g/l, to balance the intense muscat flavours. A small amount of Touriga Nacional is added to ensure a good colour. Bright elegant Muscat flavour with a fresh lingering after taste true to the vintage. |
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