FLAT ROOF MANOR

This week, we have a great wine for review - it's called the Pinot Gricio, its one of the wonderful wines produced by FLAT ROOF MANOR. 

 

It's delicious and as if it could be more appealing, note that it is made by a woman!  Estelle Lourens is responsible for this ambrosia that comes from Stellenbosch.  Estelle was awarded Best Student in Oenology (fancy word for the study of wine and winemaking) at Stellenbosch University and was appointed Winemaker in 2000 at Uitkyk (as in outlook).

It was there that she made friends with the cat, which is always visible on logos.  The witty sayings make the labels as attractive as the wine.  It is also a screwtop bottle - so, no more floaty cork bits, no more wanting to kill yourself for forgetting to carry a cork-screw!

What can you expect?  It is a lovely light wine.  Expect a bouquet (that's the aromas eminating from the wine) of dried peach and apricot, as well as a hint of litchi.  This is a light, fruity wine and is perfect to sip on at anytime.

For more info on the make-up of the wine, please clink here:FR_Pinot_Grigio_20071.doc

 

More info about this week's feature wine maker: 

Winemaker:      Estelle Lourens

Appellation:    Simonsberg Ward, Stellenbosch

Grape Varietal: Pinot Grigio

Website:        www.uitkyk.co.za

Telephone:      +27 (0)21 884 4416| F: +27 (0)21 884 4717

 

 

Belinda McClaughin of Cape Legends has graciously tendered her wine expertise to the magazine, so if you are new to wine or a long time lover of wine, be sure to look out for the Thirst Quencher in future editions!