Avontuur Estate
Natalie Nel - Winemaker
AVONTUUR PINOT NOIR MINELLI 2005 RESERVE
Typical red cherries and strawberries on the palate with aroma’s of lead pencil and cedar wood on the nose. Light-bodied with soft tannins and well-balanced fruit and acid.
AVONTUUR PINOTAGE 2002
Ripe fruit and savory aromas on the nose. Medium-bodied, structured and well-balanced. Drinking well now.
Veritas 2003 - Bronze
**** John Platter 2006
AVONTUUR SHIRAZ
A silky black centre with a youthful pink rim. A forthcoming mocha chocolate nose with dark berries, cherries, spices and pepper. A well made wine with loads of flavor and fruit concentration, with well integrated tannins and oak. The wine has good structure and excellent varietal characteristics.
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Gold Medal
2007 Concours Mondial de Bruxelles – Gold Medal
Veritas 2006 - Silver
Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2006 - Bronze
2004 Young Wine Show - Gold
AVONTUUR VINTNER'S RED
Light, Fruity nose followed by ripe purple plums and fruitcake flavors with a juicy lingering mouth feel.
80% Cabernet Sauvignon 20% Cabernet Franc
*** John Platter 2009
*** John Platter 2008
Best Value 2006
Bronze Medal Old Mutual Trophy Show 2008
Silver Medal Monde Selection Brussels 2005
Silver Medal Veritas 2005
AVONTUUR BACCARAT
Generous choc/mocha aromas and a seriously creamy concentrated mouth feel with prominent blackberries on the palate. Lots of ripe rich tannins and a long finish results in a powerful wine. 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Merlot, 12% Cabernet Franc
Meaning of Baccarat
This classic Bordeaux blend is named after a very special exotic long stemmed rose that has a deep ruby to royal red, velvety color and was named Baccarat because of its unique beauty and color.
2007 Decanter World Wine Awards – Commended
**** John Platter 2008
**** John Platter 2007
**** John Platter 2006
**** John Platter 2005
Decanter World Wine Awards 2005 - Silver
Veritas 2004 - Gold
Fairbairn Capital Trophy Show 2005 - Silver
Juliet Cullan Wine Connoisseur's Award 2005 - Silver
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