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KWV Heritage Abraham Perold Shiraz 2006 KWV Heritage Abraham Perold Shiraz 2006
This deep, rich garnet red wine has a variety of rich blackberry, strawberry and spice flavours. On the nose, these berry flavours are enhanced by subtle nuances of dark chocolate, vanilla, butterscotch and white pepper, mint and dhania notes. The concentrated flavours carry through on the palate to deliver an exceptionally well balanced wine with a silky, lingering aftertaste.


Alc: 14.56   RS: 2.93   pH: 3.46   TA: 6.04  
KWV The Perold Tributum 2010 KWV The Perold Tributum 2010
This exceptional wine showcases the perfect integration of different varietals into an elegant yet vibrant wine. The nose delivers fresh blueberries and cherry aromas with undertones of pencil shavings and cloves. The palate is textured and concentrated with savoury nuances, and finishes with fine and silky tannins, perfectly integrated to make this an extraordinary wine.

Alc: 14.34   RS: 2.32   pH: 3.52   TA: 5.77  
KWV Reserve Collection Shiraz 2009 KWV Reserve Collection Shiraz 2009
This deep red wine with purple hues displays juicy raspberry and strawberry fruit on the nose. The fruit is complemented by soft white pepper, cigar box and spice nuances. The wine is concentrated with fruit and tight, silky tannins with integrated oak. The aftertaste is fruity and lingering. Due to the excellent balance of fruit and oak, this wine is a perfect companion to food.

Alc: 13.0   RS: 2.70   pH: 3.43   TA: 6.50  
Rating
R 107 per bottle
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KWV Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2011 KWV Reserve Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2011
A full bodied wine with upfront gooseberry, granadilla, fig and tropical aromas. The wine is clean, fresh and crisp with hints of minerality, perfume and herbaceous notes. This well balanced wine ends with a crisp, refreshing finish.

Alc: 13.49   RS: 2.39   pH: 3.35   TA: 6.29  
Rating
R 94 per bottle
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KWV Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2010 KWV Reserve Collection Chardonnay 2010
A fresh and lively wine with citrus, lime and orange blossom. Subtle, integrated oak supports the fruit with beautiful toasted nuances. The palate is concentrated and well balanced with hints of minerality. The wine is clean, crisp and refreshing with a lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 14.0   RS: 2.16   pH: 3.20   TA: 6.62  
Rating
R 94 per bottle
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KWV Reserve Collection Merlot 2009 KWV Reserve Collection Merlot 2009
An elegant red wine bursting with fresh blackberry, cherry and plum flavours. On the palate the wine is soft and juicy with subtle oak nuances complementing the fresh fruit flavours. A well balanced wine with a lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 14.80   RS: 2.94   pH: 3.42   TA: 5.89  
Rating
R 107 per bottle
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KWV Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 KWV Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
A very distinctive Cabernet Sauvignon that showcases the true characteristics of this varietal. Elegant cassis and dark fruit characters like blackberry and blackcurrant complemented by fresh herbs and perfume. The wine is silky smooth, soft, juicy and generous with a lingering aftertaste. Blended with a dash of Petit Verdot, for more depth and complexity.

Alc: 13.82   RS: 2.59   pH: 3.47   TA: 6.42  
Rating
R 94 per bottle
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KWV The Mentors Pinotage 2010 KWV The Mentors Pinotage 2010
This elegant Pinotage with its multiple layers is an outstanding example of a modern South African Pinotage. Juicy blackberry and plum aromas are complimented by notes of ginger, cloves and dark chocolate with soft floral nuances. On the generous and persistent palate the wine is juicy and well rounded with persistent silky smooth tannins.

Winemaker's Comment
The wine truly displays the wonderful character of Pinotage. With the abundance of fresh fruit complimented by layers of different aromas and flavours, a perfectly balanced and rounded wine can be achieved that showcases the best qualities of this South African varietal.


Alc: 14.5   RS: 3.17   pH: 3.53   TA: 5.81  
KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2010 KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2010
This expressive wine on the nose has upfront plum and sour cherry, dark chocolate with savoury nuances. The palate is rich velvety and smooth with hints of pepper spice.

Winemaker's Comment
The combination of these high altitude vineyards, climatic conditions and the complex, deep, granite soils produce grapes of exceptional quality. The resulting wine reflects the best of both terroirs, giving the wine its own unique personality.


Alc: 15.13   RS: 2.62   pH: 3.52   TA: 5.80  
KWV The Mentors Canvas 2010 KWV The Mentors Canvas 2010
This full bodied wine explodes with fresh cherry, blueberry and marzipan characters with hints of cherry tobacco. The wine is fresh and lively with soft, juicy tannins which are complimented with 16 months barrel maturation.

Winemaker's Comment
Blending a multi varietal wine can be challenging, as it requires time, patience and skill. It is often referred to as the art of blending. By perfecting this art you will find yourself with a wine that rewards and reflects this effort. In this journey of creating a perfect blend, we ended up using 7 varieties, to complete our masterpiece.


Alc: 14.0   RS: 2.45   pH: 3.47   TA: 5.78  
KWV The Mentors Canvas 2009 KWV The Mentors Canvas 2009
This full bodied wine explodes with fresh strawberry, raspberry and plum with hints of cinnamon and cherry tobacco. The wine is fresh and lively with soft integrated tannins due to judicious oaking. On the palate the wine is succulent, soft, juicy and well balanced.

Alc: 14.83   RS: 2.69   pH: 3.55   TA: 5.90  
KWV The Mentors Cabernet Franc 2010 KWV The Mentors Cabernet Franc 2010
Aromas of spice, pencil shavings and white chocolate transcends into a complex layered pallet, finishing with silky soft and persistent tannins. The dried fruit and fruit cake flavours further add to the complexity of this unique and extraordinary wine.

Winemaker's Comment
This Cabernet Franc has been sourced from a vineyard which has shown over time to produce top quality wine. Whilst Cabernet Franc is mainly used as a blender to provide highlights of perfumes, florals and spice, the 2010 showed an extraordinary level of palate complexity which warranted this wine being selected as a stand-alone varietal for the Mentors label.

Thus the 2010 Cabernet Franc is a wine which meets our philosophy of honouring the diversity of terroir and climate and we hope that climatic conditions will in the future align to allow a similar quality.


Alc: 15.00   RS: 2.74   pH: 3.47   TA: 5.99  
KWV The Mentors Semillon 2011 KWV The Mentors Semillon 2011
On the nose this wine is fresh and lively with floral, apple, lime and subtle lemon grass. The wine has a refined palate with some biscuit and creamy flavours with a fresh and zesty natural acidity.

Alc: 13.5   RS: 1.66   pH: 3.03   TA: 6.47  
KWV The Mentors Semillon 2010 KWV The Mentors Semillon 2010
A full bodied wine bursting with green apple, lemon grass, citrus blossom and peach. The palate is broad and full flavoured with refreshing minerality and a crisp finish. A truly full flavoured Sémillon that will become more complex with bottle age.

Winemaker's Comment
For an exceptional wine, allow 12 - 18 months in bottle for the wine to mature and showcase its best. This wine will continue to mature in the bottle for the next 5 to 10 years and produce a complex and stylish, bottle aged Sémillon. This wine is refined, balanced and well structured with character and definition, truly a wine to treasure!


Alc: 13.58   RS: 2.33   pH: 3.1   TA: 6.72  
KWV The Mentors Viognier 2011 KWV The Mentors Viognier 2011
The nose delivers upfront, varietal expressive characters, such as green figs, musk, peach and orange blossom aromas. The palate delivers flavours such as lemon, grapefruit and apricot, with a touch of marzipan and nougat on the finish. Whilst our 2011 Viognier is a more elegant style it demonstrates great finesse and structure.

Alc: 13.50   RS: 3.50   pH: 3.06   TA: 6.82  
KWV The Mentors Viognier 2010 KWV The Mentors Viognier 2010
Wine Description
The best Viognier has to offer with upfront peach, apricot, musk and floral aromas. These typical aromas are complemented by hints of spice, green figs and nougat. On the well rounded palate the wine displays typical ruby grapefruit, citrus zest with nutty undertones and a crisp, fruity finish.

Winemaker's Comments
The name of the game when crafting the perfect Viognier is patience, with nerves of steel. Frequent tasting and consultation between the viticulturist and the winemaker resulted in the grapes being harvested at the optimum time. Working with Viognier is a challenge from year to year, as this grape variety is unpredictable. Crafting the Viognier grape into a wine of this nature is truly a work of art.


Alc: 13.94   RS: 5.31   pH: 3.02   TA: 7.75  
KWV The Mentors Chardonnay 2011 KWV The Mentors Chardonnay 2011
A well balanced and medium bodied wine, displaying the true characters of cool climate Chardonnay from Elgin. The nose has beautiful floral, citrus blossom and apricot aromas with fresh lime and mineral tones. This elegant wine has subtle hints of cedary oak, raw almonds with a lively and persistent lingering finish. Barrel matured for 9 months and also in the bottle for 6 months prior to release.

Winemaker's Comment
Producing a Chardonnay under the Mentors label has been a vision and journey for a couple of years. The whole journey began by experimenting with grapes from various vineyard sites and applying different vinification techniques to them. Skillful selection of oak by cooper, forest type and toasting level, all to ensure that the true grape attributes and fruit characteristics are complimented and amplified by the oak. To achieve our vision, we kept in mind that Chardonnay is known to be more easily influenced by winemaking techniques. Thus the reasoning behind vinifying the same juice, as 4 separate components; then blending them back together proportionally. All of this was done with the sole purpose to produce a world class, stylistic wine filled with individuality.


Alc: 13.0   RS: 3.61   pH: 3.16   TA: 6.83  
KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2012 KWV The Mentors Chenin Blanc 2012
A true reflection of a great Chenin Blanc, this is a wine resplendent with intense flavours of concentrated guava, tropical fruit, apple and green fig supported by notes of fresh lime and minerality. It is truly a polished creation. The creamy, seamless palate with its purity of fruit is complemented by marzipan, raw almonds and subtle, integrated oak. There is refinement in its lingering aftertaste.


Alc: 13.5   RS: 2.88   pH: 3.17   TA: 7.12  
KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2010 KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2010
As with a fine orchestra, this blend showcases the unique individual attributes of the different varietals, but together delivers a complexity beyond the sum of the components. This complex red wine shows layers of rich red berry fruit, marzipan and savoury aromas which are complimented with subtle integrated nuances of cedar and cigar box. The palate is soft and textured with hints of pepper, clove and spice. The finish is smooth and lingering.

Alc: 14.0   RS: 2.13   pH: 3.54   TA: 5.77  
KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2009 KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2009

This typical Bordeaux style wine has upfront fresh fruit like cassis, plum, strawberry and cherry. The fruit flavours are complemented by perfume, violets, dark chocolate and subtle smoky and mint aromas. The palate is full with fine, firm tannins and good length with a fruity finish.



Alc: 13.5   RS: 2.02   pH: 3.49   TA: 5.8  
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2011 KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2011
This refreshing wine displays a variety of flavours on the nose and palate. Aromas of orange peel, mandarin and Granny Smith apples transcend into a rich, generous and flavoursome palate of white peach, mineral, lime and spice. The palate is creamy and layered with subtle aromas of cedar oak which is fresh and persistent.

Alc: 13.5   RS: 2.67   pH: 2.97   TA: 6.70  
KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2010 KWV The Mentors Grenache Blanc 2010
This refreshing wine displays a variety of flavours on the nose and palate. Perfume, orange peel and marshmallow combined with white peach, mineral, lime and subtle spicy notes are only some flavours in this multi-layered wine. The creamy palate is well balanced and structured with hints of cashews, restrained oak and linear acidity. The aftertaste is fresh and bursting with flavour.

Winemaker's Comments
This wine is a tribute to the Mentors Cellar. A place where small batches of premium fruit meet modern wine making equipment, sheer passion and love for producing wines of excellence and driven by an experimental and innovative nature.

A wine like this is a testament of all the above factors. Watch this wine gain complexity over the next few years.

"When love and skill work together, expect a masterpiece."


Alc: 14.20   RS: 2.77   pH: 3.03   TA: 7.01  
KWV Classic Collection Chêne 2009 KWV Classic Collection Chêne 2009
This dry, wooded white wine has tropical, apple, caramel and vanilla aromas accompanied by creamy butterscotch flavours. The wine is soft and smooth with a lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 14.20   RS: 2.26   pH: 3.45   TA: 6.18  
KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2011 KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc 2011
This fresh and fruity wine is bursting with tropical fruit aromas, gooseberry and green apple with hints of minerality. The wine is soft and accessible with intense fruit flavours on the palate and a fruity, lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 13.51   RS: 5.97   pH: 3.27   TA: 6.05  
KWV Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2013 KWV Classic Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2013
This elegant and complex Sauvignon Blanc exudes aromas of limes and green apple with hints spice and subtle tropical undertones. The palate is lively and juicy with a crisp acidity and zesty, lingering finish.

Alc: 13.46   RS: 4.51   pH: 3.30   TA: 6.19  
KWV Classic Collection Chardonnay 2010 KWV Classic Collection Chardonnay 2010
Flavourful citrus, tropical and stone fruit aromas make this wine a friendly and accessible wine. On the palate the wine is medium bodied with hints of peach, vanilla and lemon flavours. The wine has a lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 13.94   RS: 4.60   pH: 3.49   TA: 5.95  
KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2009 KWV Classic Collection Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2009
This medium-bodied, well balanced wine is persistently fruity. An abundance of tropical fruit lingers on the palate. The wine is soft and generous with a fresh, lingering finish.


Alc: 13.32   RS: 4.55   pH: 3.52   TA: 5.85  
KWV Classic Collection Pinotage Rose 2009 KWV Classic Collection Pinotage Rose 2009
An off dry, light salmon pink rosé, with upfront strawberry and raspberry flavours, complemented by hints of spiciness and a crisp finish.

Alc: 13.74   RS: 6.1   pH: 3.39   TA: 5.8  
KWV Classic Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012 KWV Classic Collection Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
The vibrant Cabernet Sauvignon exudes aromas of cassis, dark berries and Christmas cake along with nuances of dried herbs and cedery oak. The palate shows lovely structure, juiciness and flavours of red fruit and spices.

Alc: 13.66   RS: 4.76   pH: 3.47   TA: 5.81  
KWV Classic Collection Merlot 2010 KWV Classic Collection Merlot 2010

Juicy raspberry and blackberry flavors are complemented by a touch of cedar and marzipan, making this wine soft and inviting. The wine is medium-bodied with generous, velvety tannins and has vanilla and spice flavors which remain on the palate.



Alc: 14.02   RS: 6.58   pH: 3.45   TA: 5.69  
KWV Classic Collection Pinotage 2010 KWV Classic Collection Pinotage 2010
This red wine has upfront strawberry, red cherry and raspberry fruit flavours. On the palate the abundance of fruit is complemented by soft vanilla notes and marzipan. The wine is well balanced, fresh, juicy and soft with a lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 14.26   RS: 3.14   pH: 3.55   TA: 5.91  
KWV Classic Collection Shiraz 2009 KWV Classic Collection Shiraz 2009
This medium bodied wine has fresh raspberry and black cherry aromas, complemented by dark chocolate notes. Pepper, spice, lots of concentration, well integrated tannins. Soft and velvety and lingering aftertaste with soft smokey oak nuances.

Alc: 14.82   RS: 3.07   pH: 3.52   TA: 5.97  
KWV Classic Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 KWV Classic Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
This medium-bodied wine has a combination of blackberry, raspberry and plum flavours. On the palate the fruit is complemented by subtle floral, vanilla and butterscotch flavours. The wine is smooth with generous, soft tannins.

Alc: 14.14   RS: 2.43   pH: 3.45   TA: 5.98  
KWV Classic Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009 KWV Classic Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2009
A soft, easy, medium-bodied wine that delivers fresh berry flavours, plum, cherry and spice. The abundance of fruit is complemented by hints of tasty oak and a touch of cloves.


Alc: 13.96   RS: 2.42   pH: 3.48   TA: 5.99  
KWV Classic Collection Sparkling Rosé NV KWV Classic Collection Sparkling Rosé NV
This dry Sparkling Rosé wine has an abundance of red berry fruits and apple on the palate. It has a lively acidity with a crisp finish.

Alc: 12.5   RS: 18.15   pH: 3.33   TA: 5.81  
KWV Classic Collection Sparkling Cuvee Brut NV KWV Classic Collection Sparkling Cuvee Brut NV
This wine has rich fruity tropical fruit aromas characteristic of the Chenin Blanc grapes used. The finish is dry, crisp, and refreshing.

Alc: 12.53   RS: 13.80   pH: 3.37   TA: 7.00  
KWV Classic Collection Sparkling Demi-Sec KWV Classic Collection Sparkling Demi-Sec
This wine has rich fruity tropical fruit aromas characteristic of the Chenin Blanc grapes used. A semi-sweet but crisp finish.

Alc: 12.0   RS: 37.55   pH: 3.28   TA: 7.05  
KWV Classic Sparkling Vin Doux KWV Classic Sparkling Vin Doux
This wine has tropical fruit aromas and flavours and has a sweet finish.

Alc: 11.9   RS: 55.5   pH: 3.2   TA: 7.06  
KWV Classic Collection Cape Full Cream KWV Classic Collection Cape Full Cream
This full sweet dessert wine has orange zest, dried fruit, oral aromas, honey and red bush tea flavours on the nose. The fruit is complemented by marzipan and caramel on the soft, juicy palate with a lingering, nutty persistence.

Alc: 17.20   RS: 134.65   pH: 3.39   TA: 5.20  
KWV Classic Collection Cape Medium Cream KWV Classic Collection Cape Medium Cream
A golden brown dessert wine with apricot, orange peel and or aromas complemented by nuttiness and caramel. The wine is fresh, flavourful and balanced.

Alc: 17.59   RS: 94.56   pH: 3.53   TA: 5.17  
KWV Classic Collection Cape Pale Dry KWV Classic Collection Cape Pale Dry
This wine has traditional, delicate flor yeast flavours - with a hint of nuttiness and a refreshing, dry finish.

Alc: 17.62   RS: 14.09   pH: 3.49   TA: 5.14  
KWV Classic Collection Cape Ruby KWV Classic Collection Cape Ruby
Beautiful dark berry flavours are complemented by caramel, butterscotch and nuttiness. The wine is well balanced, fresh and fruitful with a lingering finish.

Alc: 17.21   RS: 143.73   pH: 3.48   TA: 5.11  
KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV KWV Classic Collection Cape Tawny NV
Extended wood maturation resulted in a beautiful amber colour with orange zest, dried fruit, caramel and nuttiness on the nose. This full flavoured wine explodes with fruit, marzipan and toffee on the palate, with a well balanced sweet finish.

Alc: 17.50   RS: 128.03   pH: 3.50   TA: 5.42  
KWV Classic Collection Red Muscadel KWV Classic Collection Red Muscadel
With an attractive light amber colour and red tint, this wine is bursting with fresh red berries, Muscadel flavours and hints of caramel. The wine is fresh, fruity and well balanced.

Alc: 17.37   RS: 178.25   pH: 3.31   TA: 5.03  
KWV Classic Collection White Muscadel KWV Classic Collection White Muscadel
An integrated, soft and elegant wine with Muscat, orange blossom and butterscotch flavours. On the palate the wine is soft and smooth, bursting with fruit flavour and has a lingering aftertaste.

Alc: 17.37   RS: 178.25   pH: 3.31   TA: 5.03  
KWV Concordia Red 2012 KWV Concordia Red 2012
Concordia. A word that embodies a perfect balance and harmony. Named after the historic KWV farm, Concordia, this smart and sophisticated wine achieves a balance of subtle flavours and careful crafting. Concordia wines are classic styled wines with a touch of new world fruit nuances.

Alc: 13.83   RS: 5.00   pH: 3.44   TA: 5.88  
KWV Concordia White 2012 KWV Concordia White 2012
This white blend has floral and tropical notes on the nose, with lemongrass and citrus flavours emerging on the palate. A juicy wine, it sparkles with fresh acidity that carries a long, satisfying finish.

Alc: 13.10   RS: 6.12   pH: 3.20   TA: 5.96  
KWV Contemporary Collection Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2011 KWV Contemporary Collection Chenin Blanc Chardonnay 2011
This medium bodied, well balanced wine is persistently fruity. An abundance of tropical fruit flavours linger on the palate, complemented by vanilla, minerality and lime notes. The wine is soft and generous with a fresh, lingering finish.

Alc: 12.8   RS: 5.16   pH: 3.39   TA: 5.96  
Rating
R 45 per bottle
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KWV Contemporary Collection Chenin Blanc Muscat d'Alexandrie 2011 KWV Contemporary Collection Chenin Blanc Muscat d'Alexandrie 2011
This semi-sweet wine has distinctive tropical fruit, floral and muscat aromas, complemented by apple, litchi and grapefruit flavours on the palate. The wine is refreshing, well balanced with a lingering, fruity aftertaste.

Alc: 12.52   RS: 16.06   pH: 3.46   TA: 6.06  
Rating
R 45 per bottle
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KWV Contemporary Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2010 KWV Contemporary Collection Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon 2010
This medium bodied wine has a combination of blackberry, raspberry and plum flavours. On the palate the fruit is complemented by subtle floral, vanilla and butterscotch flavours. The wine is smooth with generous, soft tannins.

Alc: 13.87   RS: 2.86   pH: 3.53   TA: 5.90  
Rating
R 52 per bottle
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KWV Contemporary Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011 KWV Contemporary Collection Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2011
An elegant red wine that delivers black cherry, blackberry and plum flavours. The wine is soft, smooth and vibrant with a fruity palate complemented by hints of spice.

Alc: 13.49   RS: 9.76   pH: 3.46   TA: 5.86  
KWV 1973 Hanepoot Jerepigo KWV 1973 Hanepoot Jerepigo
This wine continues to show all the Hanepoot features along with a touch of spice and mint on the nose. The palate is lively and juicy with slight caramel and malt nuances. The wine was bottled prior to the introduction of SAWIS certification and mandatory declaration of alcohol.

Alc: 17.66   RS: 173.04   pH: 3.53   TA: 4.08   SO2: 27  
KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2011 KWV The Mentors Shiraz 2011
This expressive wine on the nose has upfront plum and sour cherry, dark chocolate with savoury nuances. The palate is rich velvety and smooth with hints of pepper spice.

Winemaker's Comment
The combination of these high altitude vineyards, climatic conditions and the complex, deep, granite soils produce grapes of exceptional quality. The resulting wine reflects the best of both terroirs, giving the wine its own unique personality.


Alc: 14.82   RS: 3.26   pH: 3.49   TA: 6.18  
KWV The Mentors Chardonnay 2012 KWV The Mentors Chardonnay 2012
This is a well-balanced and medium bodied wine that displays the true characters of cool climate Chardonnay. On the nose there are beautiful floral, citrus blossom and apricot aromas with fresh lime and mineral tones. This elegant wine has subtle hints of cedary oak and raw almonds with a lively, lingering finish.


Alc: 13.4   RS: 4.03   pH: 3.17   TA: 6.78  
KWV The Mentors Pinotage 2011 KWV The Mentors Pinotage 2011
This is a modern styled Pinotage that shows elegance and finesse. Aromas of mocha, strawberries, violets and fruitcake are in harmony with dark chocolate and strawberry flavours on the palate. The wine is soft and juicy with velvety tannins and a lingering, seamless finish.


Winemaker’s comment:
The wine truly displays the wonderful character of Pinotage. With the abundance of fresh fruit complemented by layers of different aromas and flavours, a perfectly balanced and rounded wine can be achieved that showcases the best qualities of this South African varietal.


Alc: 14.4   RS: 2.7   pH: 3.39   TA: 5.83  
KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2011 KWV The Mentors Petit Verdot 2011
This is a concentrated red wine with aromas of pencil shavings, flowers and herbs, and subtle nuances of mocha and sweet spice. The palate is rich and juicy with upfront fruit sweetness. The angular tannin structure is well integrated and complements the intense, lingering finish.

Winemaker's Comments:
With this wine we pay tribute to one of South Africa’s greatest red grape varietals (always the bridesmaid, never the bride) commonly used in blends where it contributes structure, colour and intensity.
 
We took all these varietal attributes and combined them with grape growing and winemaking techniques, like customized tannin management and maturation specific to the varietal. These practices ensured maximum display of fruit flavours, enabling the wine to stand alone as a formidable Petit Verdot. The extreme dedication in crafting this wine predicts an exceptional year for Petit Verdot.


Alc: 14.31   RS: 3.09   pH: 3.48   TA: 6.05  
KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc 2012 KWV The Mentors Sauvignon Blanc 2012
The wine bursts with fragrances of gooseberry, lime, asparagus and passion fruit. Juicy and concentrated, the focused palate stampedes with an intensity of fruit flavours, minerality and flint. The wine shows a well-integrated yet vibrant and refreshing acidity, which ensures for a lingering finish.

Wine making:
This wine was made using reductive processing from crushing to bottling. Crushing was slow and gentle to ensure that the grapes cooled sufficiently to prevent oxidation of juice. Skin contact of three hours was allowed to reach the desired acidity level. Settling of juice was allowed for 48 hours, followed by careful racking to the fermentation tank. Fermentation was allowed at 16 – 18 ?C up to 3% alcohol level to promote thiol flavour conversion. Thereafter the wine was fermented at 12 -13 ? C to preserve the fruit flavours. 100% tank fermented, this wine spent 60 days on the fermentation lees. The lees was stirred up once a week, to enhance the mouth feel of the wine.



Alc: 13.15   RS: 1.66   pH: 3.25   TA: 6.61  
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