95-pt Dolomite 2019 – Best value red!

 
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95-pt Dolomite 2019 – Best value red! Friday, 10 December 2021

Wine Cellar Weekly: Neal Martin’s top SA wines, iconic FMC, Double Gold bubbly & Champagne

The second part of Neal Martin's 2021 SA Report came out last week and we're excited to offer some of the highly-rated wines, including the best value red in the 95+ point line-up – Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2019. Continue reading to find out which wine walked away with a whopping 97 points. New vintages of Sam Lambson's Connect the Dots Syrah and the benchmark FMC Chenin Blanc are out now. We also have a top sparkling wine and Champagne for the festive season. Place your orders before Wednesday, 15 December to receive your wines before Christmas and New Year.

Minimalist Wines, Connect The Dots 2020
R 260 per bottle

Star winemaker, Sam Lambson, has released his second vintage of Connect the Dots – a fresh Syrah from some of the best sites in the Cape. 2020 sees a new parcel from Darling added to the blend which Sam says 'brings an austere and savoury edge.' This is a delicious cool climate Syrah with juicy dark fruit, floral and spicy notes and grippy tannins.

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Silverthorn, Jewel Box 2017
R 355 per bottle

On top of being named one of the Sparkling Wines of the Year in Tim Atkin MW's 2021 SA Report, the 2017 Jewel Box was recently awarded Double Gold in the 2021 Global Fine Wine Challenge. 70% Chardonnay and 30% Pinot Noir, the nose presents toasted almonds, honey, spice and citrus, followed by a rich and creamy palate. Treat yourself to this indulgent bubbly.

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Neal Martin South Africa Report 2021
From R 185 per bottle

'I have written countless times before, South Africa is frankly unbeatable in terms of quality-to-price ratio,' writes Neal Martin. The highest-scoring wine in his recent report is the powerful Mvemve Raats De Compostella 2018 with an outstanding 97 points! Other top wines include the 96-point Mullineux Straw Wine 2020, Thorne & Daughters Rocking Horse 2020 and Vin de Constance 2018. Reyneke's Biodynamic Syrah 2019 'exudes complexity and joie-de-vivre,' writes Neal, scoring it 95 points. Raats Dolomite Cabernet Franc 2019 is 'a brilliant Cabernet Franc that will age gloriously,' says Neal. It's also the best value red in the line-up.

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Ken Forrester, FMC Chenin Blanc 2020
R 630 per bottle

The iconic FMC, produced by 'Mr Chenin Blanc', is a special wine. Its trademark layered fruit concentration and long finish compliments food extremely well, making the current 2020 release another must-have for the festive season and for your cellar. The ageing potential is legendary – Ken Forrester challenges you to try keep it for 20+ years! 'This is yet another benchmark Chenin Blanc effort,' writes Greg Sherwood, scoring it 94+ points. The wine shows hints of reduction before pear, lemon, peach and apricot, while a note of honeysuckle reveals itself with time in the glass.

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Hugues Godmé, Brut Réserve 1er Cru NV
R 675 per bottle

After our Grower Champagne tastings last week, we are even more in love with the category. One of those vignerons, is Hugues Godmé – one of the most phenomenal growers in all of Champagne. His biodynamic Champagnes are pure, seamless and vibrant; and offer the same finesse and poise as fine Burgundy. Hugues Godmé Brut Réserve 1er Cru NV is a must-try. 'He is 100% passion, humility, and hard work.' – Becky Wasserman

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