Hugo Truter
"The winemaking philosophy at our winery is simple: ripe fruit, gentle handling and attention to detail. Winemaking is a fantastic career, and something I've wanted to do since visiting the famous Kanonkop Estate many years ago. Having seen the passion they put in to their work, I knew this was what I wanted to do. In can be a pretty intense industry at times, including 48 hours on the straight waiting to press wines. I love the freedom of being able to express yourself through making wine - as there are so many different styles that can be created."
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Comment on: Wamakers Vallei Bains Way Merlot 2008
Very drinkable wine, that wont let you down on a big party. Wamakers always a good value wine. Nice soft tannins, I think this wine is probably at its peak at the moment. Lovely with tomato based pasta
Ben 15:49 19/01/2011 Comment
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Comment on: Wamakers Vallei Bains Way Merlot 2008
Had this little chappie with and without food tonight. Wife was late in, so my prep'd beef strog was cooked by her while she allowed me to watch Japan v Denmark. Pre-food..... this wine has a great colour, maybe lacking on the nose, but dark and smokey, with an abundance of fruit - cherries and other dark fruits, think brambles as maybe the smokiness becomes earthy. So fruity, smooth, not quite creamy, with aftertones of cherry and smoke. With the beef strog which, courtesy of James Martin, was a bit unusual with tomato puree and smoked paprika, it went very well - maybe the smokiness complemented. Quite long legs, but didn't seem like 14.5% when embibed. Sorry Hugo, on the night missed out on the plums and chocolate, maybe next time?
Barry 23:42 15/07/2010 Comment
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Comment on: Wamakers Vallei Bains Way Merlot 2008
Had this little chappie with and without food tonight. Wife was late in, so my prep'd beef strog was cooked by her while she allowed me to watch Japan v Denmark. Pre-food..... this wine has a great colour, maybe lacking on the nose, but dark and smokey, with an abundance of fruit - cherries and other dark fruits, think brambles as maybe the smokiness becomes earthy. So fruity, smooth, not quite creamy, with aftertones of cherry and smoke. With the beef strog which, courtesy of James Martin, was a bit unusual with tomato puree and smoked paprika, it went very well - maybe the smokiness complemented. Quite long legs, but didn't seem like 14.5% when embibed. Sorry Hugo, on the night missed out on the plums and chocolate, maybe next time?
Barry 22:17 24/06/2010 Comment
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Comment on: Wamakers Vallei Bains Way Merlot 2008
Drank this one last night, whilst enjoying a movie. Very nice red, not too heavy on the taste buds, there's a definite cherry taste on the palate with this one, with a lingering taste of chocolate and some plum overtones. One that is quite easy to drink and enjoy.
Serve at room temperature and allow to breath for an hour before drinking.
Stephen 08:05 20/04/2010 Comment
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Comment on: Wamakers Vallei Bains Way Merlot 2008
Surprisingly liked this one quite a lot, since it's not much usual style. I've come to expect Merlot to be too soft for me, but this had a nice punch. Lots of fruit, a little smoke. Survived well to the second day, too.
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