Aug. 10
I found an Alcedo at the creek near my home.
I very often saw Alcedo bird last year but I couldn’t find her in this year.
I am happy meeting her again.
1st Joostenberg Chenin Blanc 2019 1450 yen + tax
It is made from 84% Chenin Blanc, 12% Viognier and 4% Roussanne grown in Paarl South Africa by organic farming.
I felt very rich fruits, super elegant acidity and outstandingly fine minerals.
It is a tremendously nice white wine.
So tasty! So delicious!
2nd Joostenberg Family Blend Red 2017 1450 yen + tax
Joostenberg is a very old family vineyards and winery in South Africa.
The old cellar was built in 1756.
The red is made from 73 % Syrah, 12% Mourvedre, 12% Cinsault, 2% Touriga Nacional and 1% Viognier.
I often asked to Tyrell, who is the owner & winemaker, ” Does 1% Viognier has any meaningful?”
He always answered that it was very important.
Anyway, I felt very elegant fruits, nice acidity, dense tannin and comfortable-long after taste.
It is a full-bodied style red wine but the taste is very elegant.
I tasted it with ice temperature.
So delicious!
