Thursday, 19 October, 2017
Sarah Wong, SCMP
Stellenbosch is a town in South Africa’s Western Cape province. Boasting a Mediterranean climate, its winemaking history dates back to the 17th century, and the area is currently home to about 170 producers. Two of the best family-owned wineries are Kanonkop and Stellenrust and both produce high-quality wines that are good value and worth seeking out.
Stellenrust Peppergrinder’s Shiraz 2011, Stellenbosch
Established in 1928, Stellenrust Wine Estate is one of South Africa’s largest family-owned wineries, with 400 hectares of vineyards. Half are in Stellenbosch’s “golden triangle”, half in Bottelary Hills (two top wine-growing areas), with a cool climate with maritime influences.
Fruit is sourced from a single vineyard planted in 1952. The wine is aged for 20 to 24 months, 95 per cent in French oak and 5 per cent in American oak.
Dense black fruit, licorice, black pepper and spicy notes. Medium body, with ripe tannins. Quite elegant with a good core of fruit. An approachable, easy drinking style. HK$185
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