Avontuur Estate

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 Avontuur Estate
Phone +27 21 855-3450
Fax +27 21 855-4600
eMail info@avontuurestate.co.za
URL www.avontuurestate.co.za
P.O. Box 1128
Somerset West
7129
South Africa

Gateway to South African wine

AVONTUUR ESTATE
Stand on the terrace at Avontuur and three things overwhelm you; the magnificent view of Table Mountain, the vista across the Indian Ocean, and, as you turn around, the gloriously rugged Helderberg Mountain range looming at you back.

... now add a glass of Avontuur wine!

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 OUR TOP WINES                           more...
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Avontuur Luna de Miel Chardonnay 2008
The wine has a rich golden colour with jasmine, honeysuckle and orange marmalade on the nose. The palate follows through with bitter lemon and grapefruit and a bit of fresh ginger on the aftertaste. A very full mouthfeel, although still crisp and fresh with a long, lingering finish.
Alc: 13.5  RS: 2.25  pH: 3.48   TA: 4.33
Avontuur Sauvignon Blanc 2010
Colour: Pale golden straw
Aroma: The nose is forthcoming with an explosion of tropical fruit and a slight herbaceousness.
Flavour: Fresh, crisp citrus with grapefruit and gooseberries, following through from the nose. A pleasing, well-balanced mid-palate.
Finish: Crisp and fresh, a pleasant, quaffing wine.

Alc: 14.26  RS: 1.6  pH: 3.32   TA: 5.6
Avontuur Sarabande Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2009
Colour: Pale straw.
Aroma: Upfront tropical fruit with jasmine on the nose.
Flavour: Crisp & fresh with balanced acidity.
Finish: Full mouth feel with lots of lemon and lime on the palate. Bracing acidity adds interest.

Alc: 12.5  RS: 1.6  pH: 3.08   TA:
Avontuur Dominion Royale Shiraz Reserve 2008
Colour: Full bodied, inky purple heart.
Aroma: Forthcoming with cigar box, molasses and hints of ripe purple plums.
Flavour: Interesting white pepper, cloves and cinnamon on the nose initially. This is followed through with plums and leather that add complexity.
Finish: Good structure and balance with a velvety finish.

Alc: 15.5  RS: 2.5  pH: 3.7   TA: 4.5
Avontuur Pinotage 2008
Aroma: Upfront spices like cinnamon, cloves and vanilla with a rich whiff of cigar box.
Flavour: Firm, young tannins with juicy ripe red berries and a full mouth feel.
Finish: An attractive palate with grippy ripe tannins and a long finish.

Alc: 13.5  RS: 2.0  pH: 3.68   TA: 5.4