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South African Wines (Part #1)

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.

Al Spoler, well known to WYPR listeners as the wine-loving co-host of "Cellar Notes" has had a long-standing parallel interest in cooking as well. Al has said, the moment he started getting serious about Sunday night dinners was the same moment he started getting serious about wine. Over the years, he has benefited greatly from being a member of the Cork and Fork Society of Baltimore, a gentlemen's dining club that serves black tie meals cooked by the members themselves who are some of Baltimore's most accomplished amateur cooks.
As General Partner of Clipper City Brewing Company, L.P., Hugh J. Sisson is among Baltimore's premier authorities on craft brewing and a former manager of the state's first pub brewery, Sissons, located in Federal Hill. A fifth generation Baltimorean, Hugh has been involved in all aspects of craft brewing.