There were only two medals awarded in total for this
category and given that the other was a bronze, this puts the Tamboerskloof Katharien as the overall
best performer in this category.
This beautiful copper to salmon pink, bright-eyed and bushy tailed Syrah Rosé is
adorned with the distinctive, yet characteristically understated,
hand crafted, printed, torn and individually pasted Kleinood
Tamboerskloof label. Tamboerskloof Katharien Rosé was named after the
only daughter of the family. The name, Katharien,
appears on the front label instead of the vintage. The image of a girl playing
the clarinet on the neck tag is that of a sculpture made of her by her maternal
grandmother.
“The
Tamboerskloof Katharien design was rewarded for what was a simple, but expertly
executed label. Clean, clear and just very inviting”, said the judges.
The Tamboerskloof wine labels were designed
in such a way as to honestly portray the
Kleinood philosophy in every respect. The front label bears the name and
vintage of the wine. The back label states its provenance. The sole insignia
depicts a sheep bearing a flag, derived from the de Villiers family crest. The
only differences in the design of the three wines lie in the colour of the lettering,
the closures on the bottles and the tag around the neck of the Rosé.
Notes of mixed berry on the
palate generously support the strawberry and fruit salad aromas on the nose of
the recently released Tamboerskloof
Katharien Rosé 2013. It pairs well with fresh summer salads, salmon, prawns
or chicken, soft cheese and sushi.
Kleinood,
home to Tamboerskloof wines and de Boerin Olive Oil, have also released the new
vintages of the already established and highly acclaimed Tamboerskloof Syrah
2009, Tamboerskloof Viognier 2013 as well as their award-winning de Boerin
Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
The classic Rhône
style Tamboerskloof Syrah 2008 was
awarded 93 points by the Wine Advocate,
4½ stars by John Platter and a Silver
Medal from the International Wine and
Spirits Competition. The ruby coloured Tamboerskloof
Syrah 2009 is well balanced and elegant. The complex and inviting nose of
black currant, fruit and violets supported by white pepper, fynbos and spicy
flavours is confirmed by a well-balanced palate, firm tannins and a lingering
peppery aftertaste.
All the much-lauded qualities
of the Tamboerskloof Viognier of
earlier vintages, receiving 4½ stars in the Platter’s Wine
Guide, are present in the Tamboerskloof Viognier 2013. It is a
beautiful, white-gold coloured Viognier with a rich and creamy mouthfeel. The melon,
papaya, citrus blossom, mango and pollen flavours on the nose are well
supported by apricot, ripe peach and citrus on the palate.
The Kleinood Tamboerskloof Wines are available from the winery and
specialist wine shops.
Kleinood de Boerin Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been awarded Gold for the
fourth year running at the SA Olive Awards. Added to the new release
trio of wines is the de Boerin Extra
Virgin Olive Oil 2013 De Boerin is a full-bodied and elegant, but mild to
intense oil with a nose of green olives and mown hay. The dominating taste is
strong and grassy with hints of artichoke, sorrel, green tomatoes and an
enjoyable peppery aftertaste.
De Boerin Extra Virgin Olive
Oil is available from the winery and specialist delicatessen shops.
For more information visit www.kleinood.com or contact the farm directly
on 021 880 2527.