We have had
some superb wines this week, but this one stayed in our taste memories. Our
pick of the Sauvignons Blanc and our favourite Chardonnay have both already
been our wines of the week in the past and probably will be again
From Villion
Family Wines on Barton Estate in Bot River. R150 a bottle on the farm and very
good value for this quality of Shiraz. Made by winemaker and owner of Villion Kobie Viljoen who was, until recently, winemaker at Gabriëlskloof. It was our favourite
wine in the tasting we had on the farm. Savoury from the small amount of
Mourvedre added, with violets, spice, dark cherry, and elegance on the big
nose. There is also a soupçon of Viognier added and this comes across with the
soft sweet fruit, lots of spice, ripe juicy black cherries, some red berries
and black pepper and cinnamon, A big wine to enjoy with friends over a good
dinner of rich food like duck, steak with a sauce or with Christmas dinner
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2018
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