Warrens Wine of the Month - Red

Clos Malverne Devonet Merlot/Pinotage

The wine has a deep ruby colour. The cherry and red berry character of the Merlot is apparent and complimented by the plum fruitiness of the Pinotage. Lovely harmonious blend. To be enjoyed now, but can be aged for another 2 – 3 years.

Seymour Pritchard bought the 10-hectare farm Malvern Heights in 1969 from Colonel JW Billingham, who had named the farm after the rolling hills around Malvern in his native England. When winemaking came into Seymour’s sights in the mid-1980’s France was still at the centre of the wine universe so he “Frenchised” the name to Clos Malverne.

WEBSITE: www.closmalverne.co.za

Warrens Wine of the Month - White

Napier Greenstone Chenin

Produced from 100% Chenin Blanc from 35 year old semi-bush vines. Bone dry, combined with a small percentage of new clones to enhance the fruit.The Chenin Blanc is unwooded and no malolactic fermentation takes place. The wine is protein and cold stabilized before sterile filtration, prior to bottling.

The winery is named after Sir George Napier, Governor of the Cape of Good Hope 1837 – 1843, who distinguished himself by abolishing slavery. It was he who named Wellington in honour of the famous Duke of Wellington, his erstwhile commanding officer in the wars against Napoleon. Napier winery was established in 1989 on land farmed since the late 1600’s. The farm was largely replanted with noble varietals to produce three top wines: a red blend in the style of the Médoc; a Chardonnay modelled on Meursault; and a flinty dry Chenin Blanc from indigenous old semi-bush vines. Although based on these models, the wines are clearly from the new world and reflect the distinctive terroir of the valley. All grapes are hand-picked from their own vineyards.

WEBSITE:

http://www.napierwinery.co.za/