Thursday, 2 October, 2014
Longridge wine estate
The Gold Wine Awards are aimed at consumer education in terms of quality
and value. Only wines that retails for
under R70 were eligible to enter the competition, which is adjudicated through
a panel of Cape Wine Academy graduates during a double blind tasting.
The delectably refreshing Longridge Blanc is a blend of mainly Sauvignon
Blanc, Viognier and Verdelho, resulting in a flavour profile bursting with
tropical fruit flavours and hints of grapefruit, guava, marmalade, lime,
honeycomb and hints of candy floss.
The fruity Longridge Rouge is a Shiraz-driven blend with Merlot and a
touch of Cabernet Franc. Succulent berry
and ripe cherry flavours complement the spiciness of cloves and nutmeg to add
an enticing complexity on the palate.
According to winemaker Jasper Raats, these awards are testament to the
fact that good value and great quality can be achieved in wines. “We created these two wines specifically for
our lifestyle range to offer a good value proposition to wine lovers without
sacrificing on the quality. We are
delighted with the gold medals as it signifies excellent wines at this specific
price bracket. It has always been our
winemaking philosophy to craft wines as organically and naturally as possible
for people to enjoy drinking. And with
these two wines, wine consumers can do exactly that without breaking the bank,”
mentions Raats.
For more information, visit www.longridge.co.za.