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Chris Boustred, Winemaker Chris Boustred attended Stellenbosch University, earning his degree in viticulture and oenology.    Chris polished his winemaking skills in Pomerol, France, Stags Leap, Napa Valley, California and Margaret River, Australia. His wines have been ranked in the top 100 wines of South Africa, the top 10 Merlot’s in individual vintages, and no matter the varietals, when rated, have routinely scored 90 points and higher. Chris Boustred will be speaking about all five of these wines. Build your own flights. “First Light” Chenin Blanc 2019.    $13.49 (includes the 20% discount) First Light and Honeybunch are made from the exact same vines during the same year using different methods. Light gold color. Aromas of fresh peaches and apricots are livened by tropical notes of oranges and limes. The palate is full and limey with a creamy acidity and a light spice, giving a lengthy finish. This wine will gain complexity for up to 5 years, so drink some now and if you can, cellar some for later. “Honeybunch” Chenin Blanc 2019.  $22.99 (includes the 20% discount) 100% Chenin Blanc. Single vineyard. Sustainably farmed, hand-harvested. Pale, golden yellow colour. Complex nose with fresh aromas of tropical fruit and honeysuckle, with undertones of subtle butterscotch and spicy acacia karoo. Rich and full bodied palate with a creamy texture and is livened by a fresh acidity. Lingering, crisp finish. Honeyed aromas and flavours will develop with aging in the bottle. “Aspect” Merlot 2016  $19.19   (includes the 20% discount) The grapes are hand harvested and sorted twice in the cellar, as bunches and as berries. Fermentation then occurs spontaneously in 7000 liter French oak, followed by a post fermentation maceration on the skins of between 30 and 50 days. Maturation then takes place in French oak for 24 months. 30% new oak is used with the remainder made up of second and third fill barriques. “Vantage” Pinotage 2018   $19.19  (includes the 20% discount). (The Hamptons say this is a great tasting Pinotage!!) The grapes are hand harvested and then sorted in the cellar. A portion is fermented in open top oak barrels and a portion in tank. The wine is fermented wild until dry and then drained off the skins. Maturation takes place in 225 litre French oak barriques for 20 months. 30% new oak is used with the remainder made up of second and third fill barriques. “Sir Thomas Cullinan” Reserve Blend     $40.49  (includes the 20% discount) Bourreaux blends are fermented wild in 500 litre open top French oak barrels. Matured for 25 months in 60 Percent new 225 litre French oak barriques. Sweet fruit, black cherries, plums and fruit cake with savory notes, olives and black pepper tannin with a medium plus acidity that leads into a long finish. (Right Bank inspired) Please order your wines by Sunday, September 20th to insure supply