The Oak Valley Blend Elgin (2011)
Winery: | Oak Valley Wines |
Region: | South Africa » Overberg » Elgin |
Varietal: | Merlot , Cabernet Sauvignon , Cabernet Franc , Petit Verdot |
Color: | Red Wines |
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Elgin on SnoothFebruary 2017
intense cherry fruits with coffee hints and some spices, structured and complex Read More
June 2016
Had the good fortune to attend a Masters of Wine, Syrah Panel Tasting on ... ... ... Kershaw Clonal Selection Elgin - Aiming for subtle, precise style. One of the cooler areas in South Africa. A bit of spritz to the wine, green peppercorn, graphite. Round, even wine, not a ton of tension. 55% new French oak for 14 months. Holds the oak very we... Read More
February 2016
Heavy oak and toast up front with green apple notes in the nose. Very fresh in the mouth and medium full, with round green apple and peach fruit, some lemon coming in towards the finish and a lot more butter vanilla and oak mellowing out the acidity towards the finish. Nicely spiced and zesty. Read More
October 2014
An amazingly clean and crisp white wine. It is light and great during the day particularly in the Summer. Read More
September 2014
Way late to this thread but for those that happen upon I'll add my own ... ... AZ hills near Sierra Vista, Elgin or Wilcox along with many wineries in the region. If seeing as many wineries as possible this would be the place. Not fare is Tombstone and Kartchner Caverns, both worth a visit.Another growing region would be the Verde Valley are... Read More
April 2014
Very fruity, rich plum, spicy / pepper, slightly smokey Read More
December 2013
Very nice wine for price. Great with smoked ham Read More
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