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CASAR 2009

89,92 pts.
Catado
4
veces
Para la elaboración de este vino, que toma el nombre de la Bodega, se utiliza la uva de los pagos de la Finca Valdepiñe, con altitudes que oscilan entre los 400 y 600 metros. Estos viñedos, crecen en suelos más evolucionados y con mayor contenido de arcilla que acentúan el potencial varietal.
La vendimia y el prensado de la uva se realiza de forma manual. La fermentación alcohólica se realiza a una temperatura controlada máxima de 24-25º C en depósitos pequeños de 10.000 litros. Posteriormente el vino reposa, durante 8 meses, en barricas nuevas de roble americano de Missouri, con la finalidad de obtener un mejor ensamblaje entre la fruta del vino y la madera.
Este gran vino del Bierzo combina a la perfección con carnes rojas y a la parilla, caza, asados, embutidos, foie y platos de cuchara.

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HOMBROS 2008

91,77 pts.
Catado
1
vez
Las uvas con las que se elabora este vino se seleccionan de pagos propios de las 27 Ha. propiedad de la bodega, la mayor parte de ellos ubicados en laderas, con una altitud mínima de 600 metros, que proporcionan un terruño con trazas de pizarra, arcillas, aluminio y hierro, típicos de la zona.
En estos viñedos, con edades entre los 50 a los 106 años, se realizan labores de poda en verde y deshojado a fin de potenciar las uvas situadas en la parte más alta de los racimos - los Hombros- de dónde toma su nombre este magnífico vino

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DIAMOND CHARDONNAY 2010

91,92 pts.
Catado
1
vez
WINEMAKER\'S NOTES
We source our Chardonnay grapes from two distinct vineyards in Monterey County. One is located near the Gabilan Mountain range where the sandy loam soils work to result in a higher degree of flavor concentration. The other vineyard, located in the Arroyo Seco, is positioned on the valley floor where the temperatures remain relatively cool. When we blend the wine from these two regions, we achieve a lovely balance and greater complexity. To craft our Chardonnay, we use a whole-cluster press and split fermentation technique where half of the fruit is fermented in French oak, and the other half is fermented in stainless steel. Additionally, we put the wine that was fermented in wood through malolactic fermentation as well, in order to achieve a lightly creamy texture.
TASTING NOTES
In 2010*, we harvested weeks later than normal due to the chilly spring and mild summer months. It wasnt until later in the season that the temperatures warmed up, which resulted in extended hangtime for the fruit and a beautiful concentration of flavors. This year, enjoy a vivacious Chardonnay that boasts a silky texture and harmonious blend of succulent fruit, spices, and toasted oak.

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FAIRVIEW PINOTAGE 2010

90,85 pts.
Catado
1
vez
Pinotage is an important part of the Fairview range of wines, with vineyards planted on various soil types in a number of regions. The wine is gently oaked and emphasizes the ripe fruit flavours of the variety.
IN THE VINEYARD:
Pinotage was harvested from older bush vines in the Agter-Paarl and from trellised vineyards on the Fairview farm in Paarl. The bushvine vineyards are dry farmed and the vines grow on deep, Malmesbury Shale soils, whilst the trellised vines are drip irrigated.
HARVEST DATE: Second and third week of February 2010
WINEMAKING:
The grapes were picked over a number of days at average sugar levels of 25.5°B. The bunches were destalked and lightly crushed before fermentation in stainless steel tanks. After malolactic fermentation was completed, the wine spent ten months in used French and American oak barrels, before blending and bottling.
WINEMAKERS COMMENTS:
The good winter and mild summer made for perfect vintage conditions in 2010. Luckily we were able to pick the Pinotage before the extended heat wave and harvested under reasonably mild conditions. An extra week on the vine, gave the wine riper tannins and excellent structure. Anthony de Jager
TASTING NOTE:
Dark purple in the glass. Smoky notes with intense dark berry aromas, framed by oak spice. Fleshy dark fruit continue on the palate with firm tannins and lingering flavours of spice and dark coffee. Medium bodied with well balanced fruit acidity.

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CRASH 2010

89,0 pts.
Catado
1
vez
Selección de los racimos y vendimia a mano en cajas de 12 kg. Fermentación maloláctica y crianza de seis meses en depósitos de cemento con remontados manuales, de forma artesanal.
