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2021 Saxenburg, Private Collection Pinotage
Regular price £26.90 Save £-26.90Adrian & Birgit Bührer took ownership of Saxenburg in 1989, trading their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for the Cape Winelands. They changed their familiar surroundings of Switzerland for a dilapidated homestead in the Cape Winelands. Today, the estate is run by the second-generation Bührer Family custodians: Fiona and Vincent. Their ambition is to shine a light on the Polkadraai Hills appellation in Stellenbosch, as it is one of the most exceptional terroirs in South Africa. Together with a passionate team, they produce thought-provoking wines.
TASTING NOTESA much lighter, but superbly elegant style than most commercial Pinotage, this wine truly represents the wonderful site on which the vineyard is planted. The fruit character is mixed with of red cherries, and raspberries, but also darker blueberries, and blossoms, with a faint whiff of damp soil earthiness.
Seared duck breast or duck confit is a true match for this complex elegant red.
FRIARWOOD SAYSFound in great numbers in the region, the guinea fowls that adorn the Saxenburg emblem have become symbolic of their winemaking philosophy, and it’s now the heart, the mind and the soul of Saxenburg.
1998 Chateau Nenin
Regular price £69.00 Save £-69.00ABOUT THE WINE
Located just outside the village of Catusseau, this estate boasts 32 hectares of clay-gravel vineyards located in a large area of parkland, southwest-facing on a high plateau. Purchased by Domaines Delon in 1997, it has since seen significant investment, and changes in the cellar and vineyards have imbued the wines with greater purity and depth of fruit.
TASTING NOTES
Exceptionally smooth, aged character; soft, cooked plum and dark fruits, with a rich, smoky chocolate-touched finish.
FOOD PAIRING
Ideal with rare beef, or pork, dishes with subtle flavours will allow the wine to shine through.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
This estate has always been a particular favourite of the British royal family.
1988 Chateau Lynch-Bages
Regular price £280.00 Save £-280.00ABOUT THE WINE
Overlooking the Gironde estuary at the entrance to Pauillac, the vines of Lynch-Bages are located on the Bages plateau, on one of the finest gravelly rises in the appellation. The estate once belonged to the famous Lynch family, of Irish origin, and was acquired by Jean-Charles Cazes in 1934, who remain owners to this day. The estate is unusual in Bordeaux for its use of massal selection (propagation of their own vines rather than of nursery-grown clones) to replenish ageing vines in its vineyards, which allows the vineyards and the wines produced from them to retain individuality.
TASTING NOTES
A wonderful surprise from this vintage, this wine has matured beautifully. Still deep ruby in colour, despite its age, the aromas exhibit abundant quantities of dried herbs, grilled meats, black cherry and tobacco. Medium-bodied, rewarding, at the peak of maturity, it should hold well until around 2028.
FOOD PAIRING
Works well with beef in simple dishes, pork and earthy vegetable dishes.
FRIARWOOD SAYS
A special wine, with a long aristocratic heritage, at peak drinkability… enjoy!