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Saturday Samplings:South Africa

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    Sat, August 3, 2019 (12:00 PM - 3:00 PM)

The Refectory and Wine Shop
1092 Bethel Road
Columbus, OH 43220
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Cost: 15

South African wines offer impressively good value, and feature styles and tastes that are food friendly, blending elegance and power. South Africa has been producing wine since the first vines were planted in the 17th century, brought by the Dutch governors of Cape Colony(the first bottle made by Jan van Riebeeck(1659)

A range of wine styles are made, from stunning blockbuster reds to full bodied Chardonnay and crisp, refreshing Chenin Blanc.

1.Royal Chenin Blanc     $9.99-Silvia’s Favorite

As the unofficial drink of the Riebeek Valley, Chenin Blanc is the perfect every day wine that offers uncomplicated quality for the novice and connoisseur alike

2.Short Street Chardonnay     $14.99

An intense aroma of ripe apples, lime and pears with hints of tropical fruit, beautifully enhanced by subtle tones of well-integrated oak.

3.Riebeeck Rose     $10.99

An elegant Rosé made from 100% Pinotage grapes bursting with flavors of fresh strawberries and ripe cherries, a crisp dryness on the palate

4.Short Street Pinotage     $14.99- The Wildcard!

Sustainably crafted from protected old bush-vine Pinotage, it offers abundant fresh cherries, ripe plums and a hint of spice and smoke with a smooth, lingering finish.

5.Keermont Syrah     $39.99

94 p Vinous

This is an intense wine with a bright scarlet color. Pure grapey aromas are complimented by red spices, herbs and lavender. The palate has a gentle entry with subtle spicy fruit flavors filling the mid palate.

Wines will be accompanied by a selection of cheeses, crackers, canapes, artisan breads &olive oil. The cost for one flight (a sample of each of the wines) will be $15.

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