Today we went to Uva Mira for a wine tasting. The service
was very good, the views are lovely and the wine is very nice.
We tried the Sauvignon Blanc 2011 at R75 a bottle. It was
soft, had tropical citrus fruity flavours. The Succession Rose 2010 at R35 a
bottle is made from 100% Cabernet Franc grapes. It has nice body to it, an
interesting flavour, slightly sour taste to it.
The Merlot Cab Sauv 2007 is R100 a bottle. This was very
nice. There is a slight dark chocolate taste to it, its alittle dry, has a
lovely berry flavour and nice body.
Their Chardonnay is unfortunately sold out so we didn’t get
to try it. This winery won best Chardonnay in the world in 2004.
The Syrah 2008 (R200) was not to my liking, but I highly
recommend trying it. It really had me puzzled. I found it a bit rough, quite
spicy, yet I felt it lacked flavour and yet there was something that was
dominating and overpowering. I really was confused with this wine. So I
recommend tasting it, and see what experience you get from it.
The Uva Mira Red Blend 2007 at R200 a bottle is a blend of
Cab Sauv, Merlot, Cab Franc and Syrah. It is a little dry, has a slight plum
and chocolate taste. I found it had a very mature taste this wine.
It costs R20 to try three wines and R30 to try all their wine.
Be sure to check out this winery. They have great service, a
lovely view and good wine. Its also a nice place to start your wine tour down
this hill. I recommend going to Hidden Valley and Guardian Peak on your way
down.
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