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Wine in Lincolnshire
Written by Ben Straw on 21st July 2010
As England’s World Cup’s squad departs South Africa following this summer’s tournament, England may not be taking home the cup, but we can at least, bring home a bottle... and Ben Straw of Steep Hill Wines has some amazing suggestions for wine in Lincolnshire, in red and white too, just like the team itself!
As the World Cup in South Africa comes to a close I felt it was time to explore the wonderful range of wines that crop up on the market from the region. There is a view that most wine from South Africa is pleasant, cheap and easy-drinking.
But sift beneath this and you will find a plethora of quality boutique wineries and winemakers who are changing the way we perceive the South African market with wines that are receiving international acclaim.
There are multi-layered, complex and terroir-driven wines that can compete with the best from Burgundy, Bordeaux and their compatriots in the New World as well.
Here are a handful of wines from across the Western Cape that are worthy of a mention. if you're looking for wine in Lincolnshire, try one from this selection!
1 De Grendel Sauvignon Blanc, Tygerberg - £9.75
A wine with a similar style to the popular New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. Shows tropical fruit flavours, passion fruit and green fig aromas on the nose. On the palate this wine is elegant and dry with crisp herbaceous notes and a well balanced mouthfeel.
2 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, Hemel-en-Aarde - £19.50
One of the most southerly wine Estates in Africa and one of the closest to the sea – found in the beautiful, cool, maritime Hemel-en-Aarde Valley. The wine has bright, natural acidity and depth with a rich, almost creamy, undertone from its time in new oak.
3 Makana Reserve Chenin Blanc, Western Cape - £6.25
Makana encompasses a modern and sustainable approach to winemaking. Their white grapes are sourced from coastal vineyards, giving this Chenin zesty and lively flavours of fruit salad and ripe melon.
4 Rustenberg Peter Barlow, Stellenbosch - £24.50
This historic Stellenbosch estate, sheltered by the Simonsberg, has a wine growing history dating back to 1682. It has been in the possession of the Barlow family since 1941 and it is after Peter that their flagship wine is named. This legendary Cape Cabernet Sauvignon is full-bodied and rich with concentrated cassis, black cherries & some herbaceousness. This multi-layered wine is currently accessible, but will repay cellaring of a decade or more.
5 Southern Right Pinotage, Hemel-en-Aarde – £13.95
Shows notes of red berries and spice on the nose and a smooth velvety palate. The tannins are full and ripe but this balances with the warm red fruit.
To find wonderful wine in Lincolnshire, and for all featured wines visit Steep Hill Wines, Lincoln. Call 01522 544737 or see www.steephillwines.com.