The accidental drinker

Wine talk and reviews by an accidental drinker

Idiom, Sangiovese, 2015, Western Cape, South Africa

Posted on March 3, 2024 by richardgore1200

Idiom, Sangiovese, 2015, Western Cape, South Africa

In 2017 we went to South Africa and did a little wine tasting at Idiom. Its quite a place with amazing views and excellent food in the restaurant they have at the vineyard.

Its a solid red wine, not to heavy with very soft balanced tannins and a hint of sweetness. Lots of red cherry and raspberry with notes of tobacco, oak, leather and vanilla with a little smokey undertone that pops through.

Pair with beef or a tomato pasta dish for a perfect match.

Grillhouse, Shiraz Pinotage 2017, Western Cape, South Africa

Posted on January 29, 2020 by richardgore1200

From the minute you pour this wine and see the deep purple colour and then smell the black fruit, vanilla, spice and smokey notes you get the impression that this is an impressive wine.

Its a pretty rich tasting wine with loads of black fruits, blackcurrants, plum but also redcurrant. There spice and smoothness with a little dryness that compliments the whole package.

This is a very good wine and at £11 a bottle pretty decent value.

Grillhouse, Shiraz Pinotage 2017, Western Cape, South Africa