Plus, the last few bottles from the master of Meursault

 
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Plus, the last few bottles from the master of Meursault Friday, 1 October 2021

Wine Cellar Weekly: Gabriëlskloof’s wines of the year, 1980s vintage port, new Insiders’ case & more

Our new October Insiders’ case is geared for summer. At just over R 1,000, the selection provides great value – especially given the high-scoring wines we've included. We're also delighted to offer a small parcel of delicious Cape Vintage fortified wines from the 1980s – directly from Overgaauw's cellars. Don't miss out on the new vintages from Dominique Lafon who is considered to be one of the finest winemakers in France and the master of Meursault (and Mâcon). The fruit-driven, Petits Grains by Frédéric Mabileau is a delicious summer red and, lastly, check out Peter-Allan Finlayson's highly-acclaimed Gabriëlskloof Landscape Series range.

Wine Cellar Insiders, October Value Mixed 6-Case
R 1,010 per case

Our new value case features two 95-point wines – the Ghost Corner Wild Ferment Sauvignon Blanc (also an OMTWS Gold winner) and the standout Chenin Blanc Sur Lie from Laibach. The beautifully balanced Pink Valley Rosé is perfect for a sunny day and the Intellego Kedungu and over-delivering Miles Mossop Chapter Red pair especially well with a braai. Lastly, the 'cheerful', South Australian Yalumba Y Series Shiraz punches well above its weight.

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Overgaauw Cape Vintage – Decades of pleasure
R 995 per bottle

Overgaauw pioneered the Port-style category in the Cape when they introduced these varieties in the 1940s. We are excited to offer a selection of these Cape Vintage fortified wines from the 1980s. Sourced directly from Overgaauw's deep cellars, they are in top condition. Time has allowed the sugar and alcohol to soften and ageing has created incredible complexity and flavour in these wines.

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Domaine des Comtes Lafon & Héritiers du Comte Lafon
From R 465 per bottle

'Dominique Lafon is currently making the best wines of his career,' wrote Neal Martin after tasting the 2018 and 2019 sets from the godfather of white Burgundy. Don’t miss the chance to get your hands on the last few bottles of the coveted Domaine des Comtes Lafon, in Meursault, and his biodynamic project, Héritiers du Comte Lafon, in the Mâconnais. The Héritiers from Lafon often rival some of their Côte d’Or neighbours in quality and definitely in pricing, and age remarkably well.

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Frédéric Mabileau, Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Petits Grains 2016
R 315 per bottle

Frédéric Mabileau’s Saint-Nicolas de Bourgueil Les Petits Grains 2016 echoes Vinous writer Jason Wilson's sentiment: 'Over the past decade, quality in Loire has taken a huge leap forward.' Cabernet Franc has found a resurgence among young wine lovers who enjoy fragrant, fruit-driven wines, not lacking intensity and character. This 2016 is a pure expression of its sandy-gravel terroir. Raised in 100% stainless steel tank, it offers crunchy red and blue fruit supported by an alluring bouquet of fresh, floral and herbaceous complexity. It's a delicious summer wine when served slightly chilled.

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Gabriëlskloof, The Landscape Series
R 420 per bottle

The 2019 Landscape Series Syrahs and Cabernet Franc by Gabriëlskloof were voted Wines of the Year in Tim Atkin MW's 2021 SA Report – all scoring 95 points! Peter-Allan Finlayson was also named Winemaker of the Year. With praise all round, the Shale and Sandstone Syrahs are no-brainers for Syrah lovers. As for the Cabernet Franc, 'bottling it as a single variety was an easy decision,' says Peter-Allan.

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