Foundation Collection: Our starting point is that fine wines are born
in the vineyards. Superior vines, well sited and nurtured to coax the best
from them, create the foundation for wines of distinction. Made for
everyday enjoyment, they deliver a clear and accessible pleasure of fruit
and flavour, backed by more than two centuries of skill, tradition and
heritage.
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Nederburg Winery Lyric Foundation Collection DESCRIPTION: Lyric is an off-dry blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, and Chardonnay. This is the perfect wine for those who are want something a bit more structured than White Zinfandel but still retaining good fruit flavors and easy-drinking style. GRAPE VARIETY: Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Chardonnay FOOD PAIRINGS: Beautifully balanced fruit and acid make this a deliciously approachable wine that will lift any lightly flavored dish. TASTING NOTES: Its floral, tropical flavors trip off the tongue with enchanting ease, tempered by notes of freshly mown grass and tangy figs.
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Nederburg Winery Chenin Blanc Foundation Collection DESCRIPTION: The grapes were sourced from trellised and bush vines from the Paarl, Robertson and Worcester areas. The vines, planted between 1980 and 1995, grow in sandy, decomposed granite and alluvial
soils, situated at altitudes of 50m to 100m above sea level. Grafted onto GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Chenin Blanc FOOD PAIRINGS: Excellent served with pork, Chinese food, mild curries, liver pâté or baked puddings. TASTING NOTES: Bouquet: Abundant aromas of pineapples, peaches and guava. Palate: Semi-sweet with fresh fruit flavours and a pleasant finish.
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The Winemaster’s Reserve Collection: Nederburg’s core superpremium
wines are accommodated in The Winemaster’s Reserve ensemble,
named to honour the long-established tradition of winemaking excellence.
These classic wines treasure the integrity of our grapes in every step of
the wine-growing and winemaking journey. Every glass demonstrates an
unwavering commitment to world-class vineyard and cellar skills.
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Nederburg Winery Chardonnay DESCRIPTION: When Chardonnay was re-introduced to South Africa more than a decade ago, Nederburg was one of the first producers to plant this variety. They also undertook leading research on clonal selection at its Ernita vine nursery. The Chardonnay is a full-bodied white wine in which the wine character is not dominated by its wood components. The combination of subtle citrus and apricot notes together with the creamy and toasty flavors derived from partial barrel fermentation ensures a pleasant palate and a lingering aftertaste. It is an easy drinking wine, which should mature well over the next three to four years, provided it is correctly stored. GRAPE VARIETY: Chardonnay FOOD PAIRINGS: Perfect companion for creamy fish or chicken dishes, seafoods, veal or any generous white dishes. TASTING NOTES: Vanilla, butter and nuts mingle well on the nose with butterscotch. The full palate is enhanced by a good creaminess and subtle fruit flavors. .
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Nederburg Winery Sauvignon Blanc Winemaster's Reserve Collection DESCRIPTION: Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc is made in a powerful New World-style, offering a broad spectrum of flavors. The grapes were specially selected from vineyards located in the cool, wine-growing areas and subsequently prepared reductively. This resulted in a well-balanced wine displaying both intense herbaceous flavors, as well as delightful gooseberry, peach and tropical notes. GRAPE VARIETY: 100% Sauvignon Blanc FOOD PAIRINGS: The Nederburg Sauvignon Blanc serves as the perfect companion to seafood and creamy fish or chicken dishes, veal, asparagus or any white foods. TASTING NOTES: Generous on the palate, the wine has a splendid mouth feel and elegant dry finish where the fruit and crisp acid are in perfect balance. The wine is drinking well now, but will also improve over the next couple of months after time in the bottle. .
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Nederburg Winery Special Late Harvest Winemaster's Reserve Collection DESCRIPTION: The grapes were sourced from trellised vineyards in Stellenbosch and Paarl. Planted between 1984 and 1988, the vineyards grow in Clovelly, Hutton and Glenrosa soils, and are situated at altitudes of 50-100 meters. Grafted onto nematode-resistant rootstock Richter 99, the vines received supplementary irrigation from a micro-irrigation system. The grapes were harvested by hand between 24° and 27° Balling from the middle of March to early May. GRAPE VARIETY: Chenin Blanc (54%), Gewürztraminer (25%), Muscat d’ Alexandrie (12%) and Weisser Riesling (9%) FOOD PAIRINGS: Enjoy as an aperitif or with mild spicy dishes, dried fruit or baked puddings. TASTING NOTES: A lemony-yellow color with hints of green. The bouquet is a complex, honeyed character with rich aromas of dried fruit. It is delicious, with apricot and raisin character supported by fresh acidity. 2012 Winemaster's Reserve
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Nederburg Winery Cabernet Sauvignon Winemaster's Reserve Collection DESCRIPTION: The fruit for this wine grows in decomposed granite on a southerly slope at between 50 meters and 100 meters above sea level, planted between 1990 and 1998. The grapes were harvested by hand and machine at between 23° and 25°. Balling from mid-February to end March. The fruit was crushed and then cool-fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks for two weeks between 77° and 82° F. After malolactic fermentation, the wine was matured in wood for about 12 months. GRAPE VARIETY: Cabernet Sauvignon FOOD PAIRINGS: An ideal partner to robust dishes from pâtés to steaks, as well as full-bodied dishes such as beef stroganoff, winter stews, roasts and mature cheeses TASTING NOTES: Elegant, deep red. A delicious amalgam of cigar box, wild berry, chocolate and mocha, tempered by soft oak vanillas. A medium to full-bodied wine with ripe fruit and delicate oak-spice flavors and strong tannins.
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Nederburg Winery Pinotage DESCRIPTION: Professor Abraham Perold, who successfully crossed Pinot Noir with the highly productive Cinsaut cultivar (also known as Hermitage), developed this unique grape variety in 1925. The result was Pinotage, South Africa’s own famous wine and vine export, a unique grape variety with distinctive flavor and taste characteristics. This wine is well-balanced, with a sweet, cherry fruit aftertaste and wood vanilla extracted from both, 300 liter barrels and large oak vats maturation. GRAPE VARIETY: Pinotage FOOD PAIRINGS: Serve Nederburg Pinotage with pasta dishes, pizza, or roast leg of lamb. TASTING NOTES: The Nederburg Pinotage has an intense red color and youthful, up-front fruit. It's showing ripe berry flavors, good varietal character and a lively cherry, raspberry fruitiness on the palate. The tannins are carefully soft, leaving a long, ripe finish. It is ready to drink now but, like most Pinotages, will mature well for seven-to-ten years.
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Nederburg Winery Shiraz Winemaster's Reserve Collection DESCRIPTION: The perfectly ripened Shiraz produces a wine that is fresh and fruity, a well-integrated wine with smoky characters complemented by subtle berry and spicy flavors on the palate. Although accessible when young, this Shiraz has a good maturation potential of seven-to-ten years. GRAPE VARIETY: Shiraz FOOD PAIRINGS: Enjoy on its own or serve with Mediterranean meat dishes such as spicy lamb, souvlaki or kebabs or traditional roasts, oxtail and barbecued steaks. TASTING NOTES: This wine has a deep garnet color with a youthful red tint and shows the characteristics of the Paarl area. It is a typical New World wine—very upfront fruit. On the palate, there are soft tannins, well balanced with wood vanilla.
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