Cederberg V Generations Chenin Blanc 06
Wine; vintage: 2006; ABV: 13%;Delicate floral and honeyed whispers laced with some biscuit aromas. A fat juicy palate, fragrant rich ripe, oaky lees character. Full length with good acid backbone. Concentrated, structured longevity. A well crafted masterpiece. Limited to 100 cases production of three selected barrels.
Grape varieties: Chenin Blanc;
Datasheet
color: white
sweetness: 3
country: South Africa
vintage: 2006
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Cederberg Wines
Cederberg wines are produced by South Africa`s most uniquely situated wine farm boasting the Cape`s highest lying vineyards. The farm is situated in the Cederberg Wilderness Area, and falls within the Cape ``fynbos``region - one of the worlds` six floral kingdoms.
The cellar has leaped into prominence on the South African wine scene with an impressive repertoire of awards, including the coveted Veritas Double Gold medal - South Africs`s top wine accolade.
The Nieuwoudt family`s connection with the Cederberg dates back to 1893. Since then there have been five generations of Nieuwoudts on the farm.Appropriately, the family name means `New Wood`. Far from the softer, settled scenes of the estates closer to Cape Town, the Nieuwoudts were pioneers, farming tobacco and fruit in this rocky, high-altitude terrain,
before discovering that it provided the ideal terroir for wines of distinction.
Today, young David Nieuwoudt carries on the pioneering family tradition making innovative
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Cederberg Chenin Blanc 2005
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A B V: 13% Vintage: 2005 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 64475
Cederberg V Generations Cab. Sauv. 2000
A serious boutique-style wine from a single, low-yield vineyard of 23 years old. Deep, almost black colour. 18 months in 100% new French oak has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, with tobacco/eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of Merlot to soften the firm Cabernet muscle. A wine with power and depth for a long life. Gold-SA Trophy Wine Show (SA Top 25 wines). Silver Medal-London International Wine/Spirit Competition. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2000 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 53180
Cederberg V Generation Cab. Sauv. 03
V Generation has become an iconic wine. Production is very small indeed and is on strict allocation each year. A serious boutique-style wine from a single low-yield vineyard 25 years old. Deep colour. 18 months in 100% new French oak has added complexity to the rich, multi-layered plum and cassis fruit flavours, with tobacco/eucalyptus and some earthy tones. A classically dry finish with a touch of merlot to soften the firm Cabernet Sauvignon muscle. A wine with power and depth for a long life. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2003 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 64561
Cederberg Cederberger Red 2004
``Beautiful fruit with soft tannins``. Another winning formulation of 40% Ruby Cabernet, 30% Merlot and 40% Pinotage with plenty of ripe succulent fruit. Add a touch of cherries in the flavour and well managed tannins and it all adds up to a delicious easy drinking wine with a sweet creamy texture and pleasant savoury dry finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2004 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Cederberg Code: 64536
Cape Atlantic Merlot 2006
Soft ripe plum flavours with mocha and dark chocolate. Juicy fine ripe tannin struture and already very accessible. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 69270
Cape Atlantic Sauvignon Blanc 2007
The elegant crisp dry wine is alive with delicious tropical fruit flavours and hints of gooseberries and fresh herbs. [read on...]
A B V: 12% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 69262
Cape Atlantic Pinotage 2007
Rich smokey dark fruit with sweet plums gently cloaked in just a touch of oak. Fresh smooth textue with supple tannins and already drinking well. Red wine match for curries and spicy food. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 69289
Cederberg Sauvignon Blanc 2007
When poured the flintiness and bold white asparagus flavours came to the fore . The flavour is characteristic Cederberg. Hints of pineapple, lemon and lime with rich minerality and a touch of green figs leaves yet another winner from this most reliable estate. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 69297
Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2004
Multi award winning South African Cabernet Sauvignon. An elegant, harmonious juicy lively wine with intense dark mullberry tobacco and cassis with a full rich well structured palate. This vintage has a classic varietal complexity complexity of blackcurrant and spice nuances backed by fine ripe tannins. Drinking very well now and to 2012 [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2004 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 67264
Cederberg Bukettraube 2005
Medium dry with a pleasin crispness to balance. Exotic and very delicate floral fruit salad aromas, with a hint og honey and ripe muscat, and a bracing fresh finish. This is a wine for hot stuff - curries, Thai food, blue cheese or nicely chilled on the terrace. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2005 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Northern Cape Code: 64492
Cederberg Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Elegant, juicy, lively. Everything in harmony. Intense dark mulberry, tabacco and cassis with a full rich palate which is very well strutured. The 2005 vintage has a classic Cabernet complexity of blackcurrant and spice nuances backed by fine juicey tannins. Its charms will not fade for another 5 or 6 years (2014) [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2005 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 69331
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