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Winery of the Week: Gabriëlskloof

Much has been accomplished here in a few short years. The first wines were bottled only in 2008 and now there’s a cellar, tasting venue overlooking the vineyards, restaurant, and the range is growing apace. Winemaker Kobie Viljoen is happy with the quality and potential of the young vineyards; low rainfall reduces the yield and the cool ocean-influenced climate gives the wines a particular style. At the top end of the range, the wines get a lot of attention, with long barrel-ageing and use of new oak. Early days certainly, but clearly heading in the right direction.

Gabriëlskloof Ultra Premium range Five Arches 2008

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Category: Red blends, Cape Bordeaux  

Flagship 5-part Bordeaux red blend, streets ahead of their other version (The Blend, in Premium range). Near equal portions cabs franc & sauvignon, malbec give 2008 different styling: fynbos, dark chocolate, pepper. Already delicious, fine tannins give 8+ years further potential. More »

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Gabriëlskloof Premium range Magdalena 2009

Category: White blends, wooded, dry  

Blend of sauvignon & semillon, former’s crisp green tone in 2009 dominated latter’s waxy note when last tasted. More »

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Gabriëlskloof Premium range Sauvignon Blanc 2010

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Category: Sauvignon blanc wooded  

Flinty style 2010 given palate weight by partially oaked semillon addition. Ultra-dry finish. More »

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Gabriëlskloof Premium range Shiraz 2009

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Category: Shiraz/syrah  

Mulberries, hints of beef extract & earthiness in 2009 courtesy of ripeness (14.8% alc) & dabs mourvèdre & viognier. More »

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Gabriëlskloof Ultra Premium range Syrah 2008

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Category: Shiraz/syrah  

Spice-laden 2008's dark fruit masks big alc, shows powerful meaty tones from 2 years in barrel, half new. Smoothly polished, ready, but 5+ year future. Inc small portions mourvèdre & viognier. More »

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Gabriëlskloof Premium range The Blend 2009

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Category: Red blends, Cape Bordeaux  

Cab leads in 2009's classic 5-way Bordeaux mix. Blackcurrants & creamy chocolate, firm flesh, youthful. Drink or keep few years. More »

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Gabriëlskloof Premium range Viognier 2009

Category: Viognier  

Fusion-cuisine partner, 2009 with sumptuous peach flavours overlain with oak-spice when last tasted. More »

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