When your brother in law is a brilliant winemaker, but lives almost 10,000miles away
It’s not easy or often I have the immense pleasure of enjoying Rich’s wine. Our family gathering a couple of weeks ago provided a rare opportunity to try his Viognier. It was superb and the moment was too good not to snap this pic.
He also makes a lovely red, that I’ve had several years ago. Having spent his formative years in Burgundy, ten from memory, he moved almost 20years ago to the cape in South Africa to work in and around the wine world near Stellenbosch.
As a small Independent winemaker in a highly competitive market, it’s a tough business from a strictly financial viewpoint, but it provides him with an enormous amount of pleasure and pride. I only wish it was easier to get hold of his wine!
Cheers,
Tim
Cheers!
I do love South African wine, they make real good stuff!
Better to ship in a few cases then, before The Donald takes his trade war to Africa ;-)
Enjoy!
Daniel
I too have sampled South African wines and find them superb. You're lucky, [nt]
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It was delicious white!
I've had some Cabs while over there visiting, that I found superb too. Tremendous value ;-)
Looks utterly delicious Tim - Both wine and food ! Cheers 🍷 ! Will [nt]
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Yes, a great British summer lunch outdoors.
Looking forward to catching up in a few weeks.
Cheers,
Tim
Cheers,
Tim
I must confess that I know nothing about South African Wines... I will try some, now. [nt]
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As a Frenchman with impeccable taste, there are many superb wines being created that you'd appreciate.
As is often the case, the best ones are consumed domestically over there, but occasionally the great ones get out for others to try. Best to go down there and experience for yourself. My brother in law has all the connections ;-)
Cheers,
Tim
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks, my friend. That's the best way to experience it, indeed. [nt]
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I’ve had some tremendous South African wines ...
| Delaire Graff Estate Laurence Graff Reserve, Stellenbosch, |
Not tried that one Capt., I imagine anything Graff owns will be very good!
I've had Vergelegen reserve cabs on a couple of occasions and brought some home to the US over 10 years ago, which was consumed after about 5yrs of lying in state. It was around 10 yrs old at the time of drinking, and excellent from memory.
Cheers,
Tim
Cheers,
Tim
Thanks for that info Tim...
Keep enjoying your wine with friends, it’s a great combination.
Love the
perfume and fragrance of the viognier wine.
Never had this before---looks like you enjoyed it a lot
Thanks for sharing a new wine---will try looking for it
I'll keep an eye out . . .
. . . the next time shopping for a gift bottle, Tim.
A sip would've been appreciated with tonight's supper, Baja halibut . . .
. . . with a side of spinach and mushrooms in oil and garlic.
Art
