South Africa (4)

Hunters Peak Chardonnay (75 cl), €15.99

Our Hunter's Peak Reserve Chardonnay is made from grapes grown in the Coastal region of South Africa. The rich clay soil and granite outcrops on the slopes, a long ripening season and a cooling Atlantic breeze, adds a wonderful complexity to the wine. Balanced ripe flavours of papaya and fig with hints of apple. Enjoy on its own or with fish, chicken or creamy pasta dishes. Serve at 7-12°c. Bon Appétit!

Eden Lodge Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €17.29

Located 250km north of Capetown this wine region represents the Cape's highest and most westerly vineyards. Orange groves line the riverbank alongside fields of Rooibos tea bushes. The red sand and alluvial soil along with cooling Atlantic breezes provide excellent growing conditions for the Sauvignon Blanc grape. With the assistance of modern technology in state of the art wineries, the Olifants River Valley is now emerging as a very good Sauvignon Blanc producing region of South Africa. The Eden Lodge Sauvignon Blanc is a lively, crisp, fruit driven wine with crunchy apple, guava, herbaceous hints and a flavoursome finish. Enjoy on its own or with chicken, fish or goats cheese dishes.

Neil Joubert Estate Chardonnay (75 cl), €10.00

Tasting Notes: This wine is citrus-forward with undertones of biscotti and nuts. On the palate the acidity is surprisingly racy, but a subtle sweetness prevents it from being overpowering. The flavors are primarily fruity with hints of sweet oak flavors. A layered wine with a crisp finish. 15% Matured in New French Oak barrels for 6 months.

Neil Joubert Estate Wine Sauvignon Blanc (75 cl), €10.00

Winemaking The grapes were harvested in three tiers, each at different sugar levels to add complexity to the final blend. The juice was cold fermented in stainless steel tanks, with no oak contact. Cold- stabilized, fined and filtered prior to bottling. Tasting Notes Bursting with exotic aromas of white peach, passion fruit, yellow citrus, orange blossoms and green pepper. The palate shows lovely fruit concentration, with a delicate texture and a lifting acidity. Pure, focused, elegant and fresh, with lingering notes of guava and citrus fruits on the lengthy, dry finish.