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Cape Chamonix 2005 Reserve Sauvignon Blanc (Franschhoek)
- Editors' Choice
An opulent nose of peach and pineapple leads on this full, round, wooded Sauvignon Blanc from lauded winemaker Gottfried Mocke. Ripe melon mingles with wooded spice in a delicious marriage that is both elegant and distinctive among the more prevalent lean and green New World style of SB. This is clearly a food-driven wine, meant to hold its own against stronger…
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Cape Chamonix 2005 Reserve Chardonnay (Franschhoek)
This structured, creamy wine displays all of the hallmakers of a great Chardonnay: appetizing toasted wood, elegant, integrated flavors and a natural acid that gives the wine excellent balance. A great food wine.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Cape Chamonix 2004 Troika Red (Franschhoek)
A blend of Cabernet, Cabernet Franc and Merlot, this Bordeaux-style red has beautiful, layered aromatics leading into poised flavors of pepper and spice, and the structure is both assertive and balanced. A great food wine, it will pair well with everything from salmon to grilled steak.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Cape Chamonix 2005 Reserve Pinot Noir (Franschhoek)
Stylish and reserved like most of Chamonix’s wines, this is a unique selection since Pinot Noir is not a prevalent grape in South Africa. A lovely floral nose, subtle but distinctive, is followed by fruit-forward berries and a lively, Burgundian-style acid lift. The finish is long but gentle.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
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