Pinnacle Point and three top class wines.
February 3, 2009
You know, life really is tough down here at the ass-end of Africa.
Not only do we have to contend with wild animals, spectacular scenery (the beaches, the mountains), world class wines and perfect summer weekends - but occasionally we have to drag ourselves off to play golf at prestigious golf estates.
This past weekend I had to combine all these nuisances and drag myself off on a golfing weekend with some good friends - Bar Rat, his brother and Blades.
The golf was fantastic - you’d be hard pressed to find a golf course with such drastic scenery and such amazing service. Naturally I shot 4 under par and thoroughly enjoyed my day out on the cliffs of Mossel Bay.
After a hard days golf - we retired to the golf villa to enjoy a butter chicken curry with the wines we had all been tasked to bring along.
Oddbins Reserve Cab/Merlot 1999
Could not believe how good this wine tasted after ten years in the bottle. Just goes to show - even fairly cheap bottles of wine can age superbly. Silky, fruity and incredibly drinkable.
A more serious wine with seriously intense flavours. Light and silky tannins - christmas cake and marzipan flavours abound. Almost as good as my approach shot on the 18th!
Gary Player Muirfield 1959 Major Championship Series 2003
A beautful cape blend - dense, red fruit flavours with a touch of mulled spice. Velvety mouthfeel and generous finish…
The golf was ‘magnificant’ and the wine was ‘unbelievable’ - the casino on the other hand was not. Sometimes it pays to quit while you’re ahead and we most certainly were.
Posted in Estates, Red Wine, Wine Reviews
February 5th, 2009 at 11:00 am
Head nice and steady good body torque- I think your body has dipped down a bit too far - left arm kept nice a straight, but I think it could be a bit higher. Cost of lesson -One Oddbin Cab Sauv Reserve. I will collect this weekend
February 8th, 2009 at 8:07 pm
i’m officially jealous - some guys have got it good!
if you’ve got any vacancies (can drink a bit of wine, and can play a bit of golf) - please let me know!
enjoy!
February 9th, 2009 at 9:32 am
Dear Crumaster
Perhaps your readers should know that the only way you got near 4 under was the regular shouting of the word ‘Fore!’ and and that you were under-dressed for such an auspicious occasion.
Kindly note: Camo shorts. Black golf shoes with black socks. Springbok rugby jersey golf shirt.
Also, I know where that tee shot ended up…
February 9th, 2009 at 11:34 am
i can remember too - sent out right over the ocean - then drew it back beautifully to the middle of the fairway - roughly 20m from the green.
February 9th, 2009 at 10:47 pm
Cru,
Did you count them all :-)…sounds like there are some suspiciously contrary views popping up to your version of events!
Great looking course. Must try to take a look when I’m down next.
All the best
February 11th, 2009 at 6:41 am
Shall we tell your readers that you were playing your third shot off the tee?
February 16th, 2009 at 10:13 am
I wouldn’t have let you on the course in that outfit.