Cornish Wine Co Price List 2021-9 - Flipbook - Page 38
SOUTH AFRICA
Located in the heart of the beautiful Robertson valley – a valley of wines and roses – lies Bon Courage
Estate, home to some of South Africa’s finest wines and recognized both locally and internationally for
their exceptional quality. The stately Cape Dutch homestead dates back to 1818 and the estate has
enjoyed the attention and dedication of three generations of the Bruwer family since 1927.
The Robertson wine region is today renowned for wines of great depth and concentration, a result of
the ideal soil and climatic conditions that prevail in this region. Three rivers runs through the estate and
have, over the years, deposited a variety of different soil types on the farm. Due to this diversification of
soil and microclimates, a wide range of grape varietals can thrive in the same area. André Bruwer – the
owner and viticulturist – has acknowledged the basic maxim (truth) that good wine is mainly created in
the soil and has, therefore, put much effort into matching the correct cultivar to the ideal soil type.
Although ”tradition” plays a big role at Bon Courage Estate, careful but extensive modernization has
allowed André and his son Jacques to combine the best of traditional methods with those of the modern
age. This combination allows them greater freedom and flexibility when creating the present and future
Bon Courage wines.
Today, André and Jacques combine their experience, skills, patience and personal dedication into
producing a selection of the very finest wines.
White
SABCCP2 Bon Courage Estate, Chardonnay Prestige Cuvée, Robertson - £8.59
The influence of the French oak gives this wine an appealing round texture and great complexity. A lovely
harmony is formed by a hint of citrus and vanilla that makes an elegant wine. Lime gold colour indicates some
mature notes which are highlighted in a big, full nose where peach and citrus combine to give super complexity.
Big mouth feel packed with flavours including grapefruit, lime, lees. Vanilla and butterscotch give crème bruleè
characters.
SABCGW2 Bon Courage Estate, Gewürztraminer, Robertson - £7.68
This is one of the finest New World Gewürztraminers. Fresh spices, rose petals and limes to be detected on the
nose with extra tropical fruit and lychees characters on the palate. Wonderful long and crisp refreshing finish.
SACRCH2 Constitution Road, Chardonnay, Robertson Winery - £12.24
Rich interlaced aromas of citrus, buttered toast, marmalade and vanilla are prominent on the nose. Zesty acidity
cuts the creamy texture on the palate followed by layers of citrus, pear and butterscotch that lingers on the
finish.
