Groote Post Chenin Blanc 2006
Wine; vintage: 2006; ABV: 12.5%;Light bodied dry white wine with elegant nuances of green apple and guava. Easy drinking and perfect during the warmer summer months
Grape varieties: Chenin Blanc;
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country: South Africa
region: Swartland
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vintage: 2006
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Groote Post
Groote Post is an historic 18th century farm on the Cape's West Coast where winemaking traditions have been revived by the Pentz family. Unique aspects and cool climatic conditions of the Darling Hills yield excellent fruit.
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Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc 2006
Aoromas and flavours of fresh cut grass and juicy grapefruit. This rich fruit is excellently complimented by a fine vain of natural acidity typical of the cool Darling Hills region on the West coast of the Cape. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2006 Color: Country: South Africa Region: Swartland Code: 66890
Groote Post Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 07
This Reserve quality is intensely aromatic and ups the ante with greater fruit concentration. Big on the nose with whiffs of green asparagus and green pepper, and a bold and full palate, well rounded with a big mouthful and lingering taste. Has a glass Vinilock closure. [read on...]
A B V: 13.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: white Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 69428
Groote Post Merlot 2007
A wine that is a product of Groote Post's never ending quest to perfect their craft. The 2007 vintage is stylish incorporating all the characteristics one seeks in Merlot, in abundance. A hint of smoked beef and mint on the nose. An explosion of blackberries, plum and chocolate on the palate, Aged in oak for 15 months has added to its complexity. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 69392
Groote Post Shiraz 2007
Patience, time and reward, the trilogy behind this wine. Already very accessible,although full-bodied, bold and generous, this vintage, will reward those patient enough to keep for a year or more. A bramble, white pepper and violets nose tasting of dark fruits and spice on the palate. Well managed oak integration has led to a smooth and elegant wine that is a stand out vintage. [read on...]
A B V: 14.5% Vintage: 2007 Color: red Country: South Africa Region: Western Cape Code: 69401
Groote Post Unwooded Chardonnay 2009
This typical flintstone mineral Chardonnay from the Darling Hills on the Cape West Coast is packed with marmalade and ginger flavours, and crisp citrus backbone, and has a long finish. [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74900
Groote Post Pinot Noir 2008
The old world style with a hint of spice, thatch and cherry on the nose and a pleasing palate of cherries, mulberries and fruit pastilles. Gentle yet luscious and full, it has developed ifs traditional savoury Pinot Noir characters. Awarded 4 stars, Platter 2010 [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2008 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74927
The Old Mans Blend Red 2009
A down to earth, easy drinking red which is soft and smooth. Being Cabernet Sauvignon dominant, the nose has a feint touch of white pepper and spice with abundant berry and rich plum flavours on the palate. A value for money wine that is perfect to share. Everyone has a favourite Old Man in their life! [read on...]
A B V: 14% Vintage: 2009 Color: red Country: South Africa Code: 74944
The Old Mans Blend White 2009
A light, refreshingly crisp white blend of top class Sauvignon Blanc and Semillion. A slight lemon and lime aromas with a delicate palate of Granny Smith apples and a bracing minerality makes this an ideal everyday drinking wine for those long languid summer days. [read on...]
A B V: 13% Vintage: 2009 Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74892
The Old Mans Sparkling NV
Made by the traditional Champagne methods of bottle fermentation, it is produced from an interesting grape blend of 59% Merlot, 29% Chardonnay and 12% Pinot Noir. After disgorging and dosage the wine is matured in bottle for a further two years. This time honoured process produces a classic yeasty biscuit flavour. [read on...]
A B V: 12,5% Vintage: non-vintag Color: white Country: South Africa Code: 74919
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