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South Africa
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These two wineries are both based in the beautiful Franschhoek
area in the Cape Region. Pinotage reds are one of the many
success stories to come out of South Africa in recent years.
The grape is a cross between Pinot Noir and Cinsault, both
originally from France. Bellingham has a history that goes back
to 1693 and their delicious blends will appeal to lovers of wines
from Bordeaux (St Georges) and the Rhone (Dragon’s Lair). The Bellingham white (a blend of Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay
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Syrah 2008, Franschhoek Cellars |
 £7.49 per bottle £89.88 per case
This plum coloured wine has an expressive nose with aromas of pepper and spice as well as black fruit.
The palate has length and complexity with layers of spice with a soft juice finish. The refined tannins are well integrated and add to the finish and length of the wine.
Drink to: 2012
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Cabernet Sauvignon 2008, Franschhoek Cellars |
 £7.49 per bottle £89.88 per case
The expressive nose has classic Cabernet Sauvignon flavours of roasted coffee beans and pencil shavings. The red berry aromas continue on the palate. Well structured palate is classic in style and well rounded with
a firm yet silky finish.
Drink: 2012
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Merlot 2008, Franschhoek Cellars |
 £7.49 per bottle £89.88 per case
This dark plum coloured wine has aromas of forest fruits, Christmas cake and red cherries. Very enjoyable.
Drink: 2012
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Pinotage 2008, Bellingham |
 £8.49 per bottle £101.88 per case
Enticing and exciting Pinotage red with liberal lashings of ripe mulberry, juicy rasberry, roast coffee beans, dark chocolate, cloves and vanilla oak.
Drink: 2014
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Fair Maiden 2008, Bellingham |
 £9.49 per bottle £113.88 per case
40% Chenin Blanc, 30% Chardonnay, 15% Viognier, 7% Grenache Blanc, 4% Roussanne and 4% Verdelho. Well balanced full bodied wine with lush fruit intensity of tropical fruits, ripe peach and zesty citrus with discreet vanilla overtones. Long fresh finish.
Drink: 2012
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Dragons Lair 2006, Bellingham |
 £9.99 per bottle £119.88 per case
Shiraz 88%, Mourverdra 10%, Viognier 2%
Deep ruby red with a youthful strawberry edge. Pronounced layers of blackberry, ripe cherry, smoke and spice leading to succulent full bodied entry with delicious ripe fruit intensity supported by silky tannins and well intergrated oak.
One for Rhone lovers to try.
Drink: 2014
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St Georges 2006, Bellingham |
 £9.99 per bottle £119.88 per case
A brave and bold full bodied blend of Merlot, Pinotage and Cabernet Franc revealing layers of succulent forest berry fruit, roast cacao, vanilla bean and spice supported by smooth silky tannins and well integrated oak ageing.
A Bordeaux blend with a South Arfican twist!
Drink: 2014
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