'The Spotted Hound' Red Blend 2018
'The Spotted Hound' Red Blend 2018
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Old Road Wine — 'The Spotted Hound' Red Blend 2018
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Winery Old Road Wine
The Winery Old Road Wine Company was opened in December 2018 and has enjoyed high recognition among wine lovers in South Africa from day one. The Winery, which is located between the railway line and the old main road, offers its visitors a 180-degree view of the massive Franschhoek mountain range. On the so-called "Old Road" everything began. The road not only tells the story of a Winery and its vineyards, but also of an extraordinary town, Franschhoek, and the historical figures who shaped it. The Winery Old Road Wine Company is especially known for its noble white wines and its full-bodied red wines.
Tasting notes
The 'The Spotted Hound' Red Blend 2018 from the winery Old Road Wine Co. evokes the stories of legendary characters, the Franschhoek parish. The spotted dog was a witty little character. Whenever the butcher turned, the dog's quirky nature would take over and he would dig into the finest cuts.
This Red Blend 2018 shows a slight on the nose saltiness with a touch of soft cardamom spice. The palate becomes red with Berry, turkish honey and dried flower spices recorded in the aftertaste.
The 'The Spotted Hound' is in the north on the slopes of Helderbergs cultivated. The soils on which these vineyards grow consist mainly of weathered granite, which gives the fruit an excellent minerality gives.
Grape Variety
Chenin Blanc is a widely cultivated, old white wine grape variety that has been grown in France (in Anjou – Touraine) since the 9th century. Compared to other white wine grape varieties, this variety is very productive. This leads to a very high quality of the white wine when reduced on the vine.
In South Africa, Chenin Blanc is the most widely grown white wine grape variety. The reason for this is primarily the very high diversity. For example, there are "wild-growing" vines (so-called Bush Vines) that are usually not irrigated. For this reason, the vines penetrate very deep into the ground with their roots to reach water. These Chenin Blancs therefore have a stronger depth and complexity.
The grape variety can also be aged very fresh and fruity in stainless steel tanks, developing into a very nice summer wine. Through the Aged in oak barrels, one obtains very complex and full-bodied white wines. The aromas of Chenin Blanc wines range from peach, apricot, and tropical fruits to honey and melon.
Ratings
Rötliche Kirschfarbe beim Einschenken. Dunkle Früchte- und Pflaumennoten führen zu rauchigem und vollem Würzaroma.
Stark fruchtiger Duft. Ziemlich voll und trocken. Genussvoll an sich. Label sagt, man solle den Wein kühlen, ich habe das nicht getan und kann mir nicht vorstellen, dass sich der Geschmack durch Kühlung verbessert.
Reife dunkle Früchte, Pflaume, Pfeffer, Zeder, auch etwas Himbeere. Etwas später nach dem Öffnen, drückt er eine Vollmundigkeit und strukturierte Komplexität aus, mit reichlich Tanninen und einer spielerischen Säure. Samtig, glatt, mit einem durchschnittlichen Abgang.