Oz and James’ Big Wine Adventure had just started on DSTV and inspired by their antics I reached for my only bottle of port and had more than just one delicious night cap!
A soul soothing blend of fruity, brandied ‘Christmas cake mix’ flavours with a distinct almond like finish. The colour a rich, burnt orange/hazel/brown glaze and a nose so intoxicating it will make you think you’re going nutty.
It can rain all winter as far as I’m concerned!
When my bottle runs out I’ll just get another one - they retail for about R85 a bottle - which is a steal for this level of quality.
If you live in Cape Town then this is the weather outlook for the next couple of days:
Now some of you may find this depressing - but I see it as perfect red wine weather!
With a craving for red wine and the weather as it is - I can think of nothing better that heading down to the V&A Waterfront Wine Affair - which is taking place from 4 -7 May.
This well loved wine and food festival is the only event of its kind which takes place right at the waters’ edge, offering spectacular views and the enjoyment of top Western Cape wineries and V&A Waterfront restaurants.
PRICE : V&A WATERFRONT WINE AFFAIR
Early Bird R75 per person until Sunday, 25 April 2010
R90 per person (Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday) and R110 (Friday)
Your ticket includes wine and deli tastings and a brochure. Specialised food items, and wine for post-festival delivery, will be on sale.
BOOKINGS : V&A WATERFRONT WINE AFFAIR
Computicket – from 1 April
Telephone 083 915 8000 or online at www.computicket.com
Living in Cape Town at the arse end of Africa is tough I tell you - I’m not sure how we do it to be honest!
The view from there is spectacular - I mean just look at it:
Anyway, that night I experience something even better than the view - a truly amazing wine. The wine also happened to be a Merlot - which so many people foolishly right off because of Miles from Sideways (and other reasons of course).
De Trafford Merlot 2006
My immediate reaction was reserved for the quite incredible mouth-feel of this wine - it was like drinking liquid velvet - soft and sensuous. The berry and violet flavours were subtle yet lingering and the finish was dry but gentle.
Retailing for about R130 -R150 this wine offers really great value considering it’s delivery and pedigree.
[Visit De Trafford to find out more about this wine and the estate]
May 11, 2010 
Posted in Port, Wine Reviews 
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