South African Wine Trio with Tasting Video

Join winemakers Clayton Christians, Anthony Hamilton Russell, and Abrie Beeslaar as we taste our way through South Africa. We’ll start with the Indaba Chenin Blanc and then move onto the Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir and a unique Cape Blend from Kanonkop Wine Estate. Wine.com host Gwendolyn Osborn moderates a conversation with Clayton, Anthony, and Abrie along with André Shearer of the Indaba Foundation and the chairman of leading South African importer Cape Classics.

Watch the tasting here.

Guests include:

• Clayton Christians, Winemaker, Indaba
• Anthony Hamilton Russell, Proprietor, Hamilton Russell
• Abrie Beeslaar, Winemaker, Kanonkop
• André Shearer, Chairman, Indaba Foundation
• Hosted by: Gwendolyn Osborn, Wine Educator, Wine.com

Tasting Set Includes:

• Indaba Chenin Blanc
  Chenin Blanc is South Africa’s most widely planted varietal and the Cape’s signature white. This fresh, easy drinking version offers vibrant flavors of honeyed pear, golden delicious apple and luscious tropical fruit.
• Hamilton Russell Pinot Noir
  This low-vigour, stony, clay-rich soil, cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields of well under 35 hl/ha and their philosophy of expressing their terroir in the wines – give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated length to balance the richness and generosity of this Pinot Noir. The Pinot Noir is not overtly fruity, soft and "sweet" and it generally shows hints of that alluring savory "primal" character along with a dark, spicy, complex primary fruit perfume.
• Kanonkop Kadette
  The bright ruby color of this wine is complimented on the nose by attractive aromas of red currants, cherries, spice and a touch of mocha. The palate is lively and fresh, with succulent raspberry flavors. The fruit is supported by a firm, yet silky tannin structure. Savory notes persist on the lengthy finish. Chill it down for a refreshing summer drink with seafood, or serve at room temperature when paired with pizza, pasta, stews, roast chicken and barbecued meat.

Download the tasting mat here.

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