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Hartenberg Riesling 2017 . . My Riesling order finally arrived and, despite very wintery weather, I couldn’t resist opening one or two. . . I’ve mentioned before that SA isn’t a prolific Riesling producer…we’re a hot country, what are you going to do? But Hartenberg have been producing Riesling since 1984, developing a little bit of a cult status since the very start. . . At first sniff of the green tinged golden nectar, I was a little disappointed at the lack of petrol that I so love. But almost instantly the lime, apple, toast and flinty minerality had my mouth watering. And after some serious concentration, I’m convinced that the kerosene revealed itself. Spicy, floral (spring flowers) and fruity (citrus and tropical) there’s a barely perceptible touch of residual sugar that speaks to the 15% botrytised grapes, and adds to the full and rich mouthfeel. A very rewarding complex wine - I realise that this is a wine to purchase by the case load! . . Fun fact: Did you know that SA has an imposter Riesling? Hunting down the few noble Rieslings available to us becomes a fun game of wading through the ‘Paarl Riesling’, Cape Riesling’, and straight up ‘Riesling’ labels that are actually a varietal of the Crouchon grape…nowhere near as exciting in aromas and flavours as the noble grape. It was thought to have arrived in South Africa mid 19th century, named incorrectly as a result of an identification error. . . #wine #whitewine #riesling #hartenberg #stellenbosch #southafricanwine #wosa #pmflatlayphoto #winetasting #lovewine #wineoftheday #winelove #wineoclock #instawine #drinkwine #wineenthusiast #ワイン #capeofgoodwine

I’ve been on a serious fizz kick lately. Sparkling wine is glorious; It refreshes your palate like nothing else. They also tend to be low alcohol which makes them perfect for lunch (or brunch). This little kicker is available via our friends at Pigeonhole - hit them up before it’s all gone. Testalonga’s I Wish I Was a Ninja’ is made from Colombard in Swartland, South Africa. A rare treat indeed. . . . #petnat #colombard #sparklingwine #wosa #southafricanwine #swartland #naturalwine #vinnaturel #livingwine #oenophile #winelover #sommelier #sommlife #yql #yyc #brunchwine

' We visited Rickety Bridge @ricketybwinery in Franschhoek for a very interesting wine pairing. When I heard about the pairing, my initial thought was that the creaminess of the Panna Cotta would overpower the wines, but this was not the case. Each of the six Rickety Bridge wines are perfectly paired with it's own Panna Cotta, by the chef. My favourite? The Rickety Bridge Merlot paired with a raspberry panna cotta, berry coulis and crumble. The Merlot has aromas of Red Cherry, Raspberry and Herbs , followed with notes of raspberries, blueberries and dark chocolate on the . It's beautifully balanced with silky smooth tannins. A perfect example of a Merlot. The Raspberry Panna Cotta, complimented the wine and enhanced the red berry flavours in the wine. ( Swipe right to see my favourite combination). My favourite wine on it's own was definitely the Shiraz The was very aromatic with notes white pepper, dark forrest fruit and dark chocolate. A elegant wine, with subtle use of oak and a lingering mouthfeel. If you would like to try this tasting for yourself, remember to book a day ahead. So the chef can make some Fresh Panna Cotta for your tasting. What kind of wine would you pair with Panna Cotta Comment ⬇️ Big Shout-out to Marianka,who joined on this tasting and helped me with this photoshoot She's a talented artist and graphic designer. @marianka_van_der_westhuizen #wineoftheday #Franschhoek #franschhoekwine #Bastilleweekend #wineandwonderlust #wineblog #winenot #winegirl #winetourism #wineandfood #southafricanfoodies #winemaking #wineandfoodpairing #pannacotta #winenot #redwine #southafricanwine

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Baby Bandito, Stay Brave - When you think of South African wine, what is the first thing that comes to mind? I always think Pinotage or Chenin Blanc - 100% Chenin Blanc Swartland, South Africa Made by Craig and Carla Hawkins Organic, ft biodynamic principals Hand harvested Low sulphur Fermented on skins for 11 days - Taste like apple orange peel lemon juice peach pear - Textured, tea-like tannins, punchy fruit flavours and crisp acidity. An interesting skin contact #cheninblanc . . . . #glouglou#winelovers#winelife#sommelier#sommlife#wino#vinho#whitewine#wset#winestudy#winestagram#ワイン#winegirl#wineoftheday#orangewine#amberwine#skincontact#testalonga#southafricanwine

FREEDOM! Today’s a public holiday and so that marks a mini 4-day holiday . Today I’m visiting @kleinroosboom for my 5th harvest celebration of the season Pop by! . #vineyardvines #wine #winelover

Delheim - Pinotage Rosé. (86 TSW) Ok. In that kind of mood No notes❌. Just sip Very nice drinkable rosé from Simonsberg Mountain, 50 km from Cape Town. Here the Sperling family has been making wines for many decades. This Pinotage Rosé is the 1st. of its kind to be produced in South Africa in 1976. Have a lovely day. What's in your glass today? #roselifestyle #rosewine #roseallday #delheimwines #delheim #pinotage #summerwine #winelover #ilovewine #thestoryofmywine #goswijn #wine #wijn #simonsberg #capetownwine #southafricanwine #pinotagerosé

The most extraordinary thing I’ve tried from South Africa this year or ever! @elginridgewines Chaos white 2017 , skin contact Sauvignon blanc and sémillon blend, @kosie_winederluster you are a genius! . Although the bottle is way too small, there’s so much punch and energy in it, absolute sacred liquid inside! Complex layers of lemon zest, red apple, spicy poached pears, tangy orange marmalade, apricot, almonds, toast and a saline touch all beautifully balanced with the high acid backbone that I love so much in wine. Mouth watering . . Alcohol is 14% abv but it’s well integrated, not really warming in the back of the throat. You can’t actually really tell by tasting it but it may be noticeable after a few glasses . . Less than 1,000 bottles produced, biodynamic gem from South Africa, if this is not a “cult unicorn wine” already, it is about to be! Thanks @pascale0406 for the recommendation! . . . . . . . . #elginridgewines #biodynamic #winegasm #biodynamicwine #southafrica #winetime #southafricanwine #whitewine #winetasting #winestagram #winelover #wineenthusiast #winegeek #skincontactwine #winelife #instawine #winenot #wino #wineaddict #wine #wineaddict #winemaker #wineporn #winemoments #sauvignonblanc #semillon #winecountry #winebottle #winegram #wineoclock #weekendvibes

GIVEAWAY TIME In need of some good news today? 6 bottles of South African cape wine are up for grabs One lucky winner here on Instagram will be getting their hands on the whole lot for FREE – could it be you?! To enter, follow the steps below: 1. Like this photo 2. Tag 5 friends below 3. Follow us @stormhoekwine Over 21s, UK and Ireland only. Winner announced Wednesday 19th June. May the biggest wine-lover win Get tagging! . . #giveaway #prizes #competition #southafricanwine #ilovewine #wineporn #winelover #winner #gettagging #inittowinit #wine #instawine #vin #vino #waitrose #tesco #Morrisons