NAKED GRAPE WINES 

Spring Offers

 We’ve had Genesis, La Couronne, Cape Promise and a couple other really excellent offers. Now, in the same class: Kumkani wines – the king in Xhosa!

 

NEW!!

Kumkani Shiraz/Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 **** Platters brand rating – R 35 per bottle – don’t delay!!  Stunning presentation – great Christmas gifts but don’t delay ordering – limited stocks.

Origin: Stellenbosch. This 75% Shiraz and 25% Cabernet Sauvignon blend enjoyed 15 months in wood – 80% small French oak barrels (of which 50% was new), and 20 small American oak barrels. On the nose intense chocolate, coffee and blackberry fruit aroma’s gently supported by nutty, spicy oak. Rich berry fruit and chocolate dominate the palate with fine, yet firm tannins and long choc-mind finish. Ageing potential 5 – 10 years.

Available in 6 or 12 @ R 35 a bottle this is a treat! Don’t let this one slip through your fingers! Also coming soon Kumkani Sauvignon Blanc 2004 – watch this space!

 

NEW!!   Spring has sprung… so a good excuse to tuck into an elegant white blend to wash away the cobwebs

Shamwari Colombar/Sauvignon Blanc 2004 – R 25 per bottle. A white blend for a change from the Breede River Valley. This area is renowned for its white wines. The valley is surrounded by the Langeberg and Riversonderend mountains. There are marked variations between the soils and micro climates in the different side river valleys. By exploring these natural and viticultural differences the winemaker (Albert Basson) can compose a distinctive wine. The 2004 harvesting season was sunny but cool, which lead to well balanced, healthy grapes.

Great for picnics and meals alfresco, at 12% vol alcohol you can afford to open two. This wine has pleasant aromas of honey, pear and mint. Green melon on the palate, with a lingering aftertaste of refreshing lime. Ideal with herby pasta and delicate flavoured fish.

  Special Occasion wine – limited stocks Indalo:  Swartland’s premium export brand.

Indalo Cabernet Sauvignon 2004     (not to be confused with Indaba)

The range is rated as excellent (****) in Platters, and although the 2004 release as yet is un-graded, one sip and you will be assured of an exciting tasting experience. From the tall, elegant bottle, inspired label, to the superb tasting, looking and smelling joy of it – this offer clipping ex cellar pricing in a unique promotion. Style: dry full bodied with balanced blueberry and vanilla flavours. A decent alcohol vol of 14%.  R 50 per bottle in cases of 6. Depending on demand, we are able to offer various items of this range, beginning with this Cabernet Sauvignon. Please advise us if you are interested in an Indalo Shiraz next offering! Mix and match with following offers to make up an economic dozen.  Ageing potential: 5 years.   Sip back and enjoy!

 Indalo Sauvignon Blanc 2005. 

This premium Sauvignon Blanc from the Western Cape coastal region has a pronounced bouquet with flavours of gooseberries, green figs and asparagus. The taste is dry and full, with a well sustained, complex finish. 13% vol alc. Promotional price: R 35 per bottle in cases of 6. Mix and match. Ageing potential: 2 years. Wine of Origin: Swartland.

 First River Winery Merlot (60%)/ Cabernet Sauvignon (40%) 2003   The fast flowing river, Eersterivier skirts the town of Stellenbosch and runs south through the Stellenbosch wineries and into False Bay. Style:  A beautiful violet red wine, with hints of mint, clover and pepper on the nose. The palate if filled with rich raspberry flavours supported by a smoky sweetness of oak, which leads to a soft rounded tannin structure and lingering finish. This medium bodied wine with its lingering finish will send you back for more.  Alcohol 13.5% vol.  R25 per bottle in cases of 12 but can be split into 6’s.

 First Rains Sauvignon Blanc 2004.  Bush vines make free spirit wines.

Wine of Origin: Western Cape. Naked Grape’s export brand to the U.S.  Label designed by Farr Van Der Vlist Cape Town. A tribute to nature – and a celebration of Africa’s first seasonal rains.  This bush vine Sauvignon Blanc has pronounced flavours of gooseberry, green figs and asparagus, complimented with intense fruits. A dry and full wine with a well sustained, complex finish. 12.5% volume alcohol.  R 25 per bottle. Cases of 6 or 12.. 

 First Rains Chardonnay 2004.   Bush vines – wines with attitude.

Wine of Origin: Western Cape, this charming, unwooded bush vine Chardonnay has fresh citrus and lemon flavours, delicate vanilla/butterscotch nuances and a lingering after taste. Serve well chilled. 12, 5% vol alc for easy drinking.  R 25 per bottle. Cases of 6 or 12.  

 

 Offers available while stocks last.

 

NAKED GRAPE WINES support the responsible consumption of alcohol. “More is nog ‘n dag”. Don’t forget to let wine breathe – it does make a difference. Please experiment – you will find that the wine aromas and flavours open up beautifully.

 

Limited Stocks. All wine available in cases of 6 or 12.

Minimum order 12 bottles or multiples thereof. Delivery included in price.   

As at: 13 September 2006