Although South Africa has been around for centuries, their wines are not particularly well known here in the States. Hugh sets out to remedy that.
Price key: $=less than $20 $$= $20-40 $$$=$40-60 $$$$=above $60
Quality key: * = decent wine ** = very good wine *** = superb wine ****= elite
VALUE = exceptional quality for the money
Remhoogt Merlot “Aspect”, Stellenbosch ’18 **1/2 $$
(Elegant merlot with classic flavors, supple texture, touch of cedar)
WINE OF THE WEEK:
Remhoogt Chenin Blanc “Honeybunch”, Stellenbosch ’22 *** $$
(Very high quality chenin, honey-like aroma and flavor)
Remhoogt Weisser Riesling “Free To Be”, Stellenbosch ’22 **1/2 $$ (Dry Riesling with fresh fruit flavors, bright crisp acidity)
All of these wines can be purchased at Kenilworth Wine and Spirits.
