Signatures of Doolhof
Sauvignon Blanc 2011
- A crisp Sauvignon Blanc bursting with green fruit.
- Alcohol: 12.5%, pH: 3.51, Acidity: 6.5 g/l, Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/l
Cabernet Franc 2009
- An elegant frist vintage Cabernet Franc.
- Alcohol: 14.5%, pH: 3.51, Acidity: 6.0 g/l, Residual Sugar: 3.6 g/l
Merlot 2008
- A classic Merlot with a velvety balance of red and black fruit and well integrated oak.
- Alcohol: 13.5%, pH: 3.69, Acidity: 5.6 g/l, Residual Sugar: 2.5 g/l
- Most recent awards: Silver, Veritas Awards.
Sauvignon Blanc 2010
- Pale, straw coloured wine with green undertones. A floral nose overlaid with green fruit. On the palate the green fruit is complemented by asparagus and well balanced acidity.
- Alcohol: 12.5%, pH: 3.36, Acidity: 6.3 g/l, Residual Sugar: 1.2 g/l
- Blend: 100 % Sauvignon Blanc
- Most recent awards: Michelangelo Awards 2010 Silver, Wine Magazine Top 10 Sauvignon Blanc 2009 ****, Michelangelo Awards 2009 Silver, SA Terroir Wine Awards 2009 Top Sauvignon Blanc Paarl District & Top White Wine Wellington/Voor Paardeberg, South African Airways On Board Wine Listing 2009 Premium Class White Wine, Veritas Awards 2008 Silver, SA Terroir Awards 2007 Top Sauvignon Blanc Paarl District & Top White Wine Wellington/Voor Paardeberg, SA Terroir Awards 2006 Top Sauvignon Blanc Paarl District & Top White Wine Wellington/Voor Paardeberg, Veritas Awards 2006 Double Gold
Chardonnay (Unwooded) 2009
- Elegant straw-coloured wine with pear and orange blossom on the nose. Balanced on the palate with citrus, lime and tropical undertones. Rich with good structure and a dry, lingering finish.
- Blend: 100 % Chardonnay
- Alcohol: 13.0 % pH: 3.88 Acidity: 5.1 g/l Residual Sugar: 1.3 g/l
- Most recent awards: Veritas Awards 2008 Silver, Wine Style Asia Awards 2006 Silver
Chardonnay (Oak Matured) 2008
- A pale, gold wine with oak/vanilla and toffee on the nose. Rich and creamy on the palate, with tropical fruits and coconut undertones. Good balance that will only improve on ageing..
- Alcohol: 13.5% pH: 3.78 Acidity: 6.0 g/l Residual Sugar: 1.7 g/l
- Blend: 100 % Chardonnay
- Most recent awards: John Platter Guide 2009 ****, Platter’s South African Wines 2008 ****, Platter’s South African Wines 2007 ****
Malbec 2009
- This deep purple wine shows a myriad of flavours on the nose. Violets, black cherries and prunes intermingled with spices and savoury undertones of Sage and Rosemary. These flavours are carried forward on the palate to produce a well-integrated complex, rich wine.
- Blend: 100% Malbec
- Alcohol: 14.5%, pH 3.51, Acidity: 5.4 g/l, Residual Sugar: 3.1 g/l
- Most recent awards: Decanter World Wine Awards, London 2010 Gold, Michelangelo Awards 2009 Double Gold, Tri Nations 2009 Double Gold, Decanter World Wine Awards, London 2009 Gold, SA Terroir Wine Awards 2009 Top Malbec (National Certificate) & Top Malbec Paarl District
Merlot 2007
- The wine offers youthful plum, mulberry, hints of liquorice and truffles on the nose. These flavours develop on the palate with firm but soft tannins and smoky undertones. Great balance and length.
- Blend: 100 % Merlot
- Alcohol: 14% pH: 3.66 Acidity: 6.0 g/l Residual Sugar: 3.7 g/l
- Most recent awards: Concourse Mondial de Bruxelles 2008 Gold, Veritas Awards 2010 Double Gold<
Pinotage 2008
- A wine, dark cherry in hue, with an explosion of flavours on the nose. Smoky black fruit intertwined with spice and mint with a subtle undertone of chocolate.
- Blend: 100 % Pinotage
- Alcohol: 13.5% pH: 3.83 Acidity: 5.6 g/l Residual Sugar: 2.0 g/l
- Most recent awards: Michelangelo Awards 2009 Double Gold, SA Terroir Awards 2008 Top Pinotage (National Certificate) & Top Pinotage Paarl District & Top Pinotage Wellington/ Voor Paardeberg, SA Terroir Awards 2007 Top Pinotage (National Certificate) & Top Pinotage Paarl District & Top Red Wine Wellington/Voor Paardeberg, Michelangelo Awards 2006 Gold
Shiraz 2007
- A deep purple wine with rich fruit and violets on the nose. The tannins are firm with fruit interwoven with leather and undertones of pepper on the palate.
- Blend: 100 % Shiraz
- Alcohol: 14.0% pH: 3.77 Acidity: 5.5 g/l Residual Sugar: 3.3 g/l
- Most recent awards: Platter’s South African Wines 2009 ****, Concourse Mondial de Bruxelles 2008 Silver, Decanter World Wine Awards 2008 Silver, SA Terroir Awards 2007 Top Shiraz Paarl District
Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
- Rich dark tones of black berries and cassis on the nose. Mouth-filling sour cherry and sweet plum flavours follow trough on the palate. Spicy oak with juicy tannins contribute to the wine's character.
- Blend: 100 % Cabernet Sauvignon
- Alcohol: 13.5% pH: 3.73 Acidity: 5.4 g/l Residual Sugar: 3.4 g/l
- Most recent awards: John Platter Wine Guide 2010 3½ Stars, Platter’s South African Wines 2009 ****, Michelangelo Awards 2007 Silver
Petit Verdot 2008
- A deep purple wine with a perfumed nose, including an explosion of black fruits, truffles, spices and violets. Tannins are surprisingly soft on the palate for such a rich and complex wine. The black fruit giving undertones of liquorice. Great balance and a rich smooth finish which lingers and lingers.
- Blend: 100 % Petit Verdot
- Alcohol: 14.0% pH: 4.05 Acidity: 5.8 g/l Residual Sugar: 1.3 g/l
- Most recent awards: SA Terroir Wine Awards 2010 Top Petit Verdot(National Certificate)
Renaissance 2007
- Rich garnet in colour with blackberries, red fruit and herbal spices on the nose. The same elements are found on the palate with firm but soft tannins and already a degree of complexity. The wine is well integrated with good balance and fine lenght.
- Blend: Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- Alcohol: 13.5% pH: 3.74 Acidity: 5.5 g/l Residual Sugar: 3.1 g/l
- Most recent awards: Platter’s South African Wines 2009 ****
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