Monday, April 23, 2012

WOW: Hittin' The "Honey Pot!"

WOW: Wine of the Week


Hittin' The "Honey Pot" White Blend 2010


Edgebaston Honey Pot White Blend 2010Ah, the sweet smells and sounds of summer are all around, it's a honey of a season!

From Edgebaston in South Africa, this white blend is the ideal for warm summer days and spicy summer fare.  A  blend of 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 44% Sémillon and 13% Viognier, this wine scored 87 points from Wine Enthusiast.  And Uncorked is just enthusiastic to bring this honey of a wine to you at just $12.93 per bottle!   Stock up and enjoy...everybody will love hittin' the "Honey Pot!"

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Product Description

"Edgebaston is synonymous with modern winemaking on South Africa’s Western Cape.  Originally from Scotland, the Finlayson family has for three generations made outstanding wines in Stellenbosch and has in recent years been instrumental in transforming the Cape wine industry from a dwindling domestic business to a thriving international venture receiving worldwide acclaim.   The father and son team of David and Walter Finlayson present impressive credentials.  Walter made wine at South Africa’s Blaauwklippen winery for more than 15 years where he twice received “Diner’s Club Winemaker of the Year” awards in addition to a host of other prestigious awards.  While still at Blaauwklippen, Walter purchased the now renowned Glen Carlou farm in Paarl, which he and son David transformed into one of South Africa’s leading wineries.  Subsequently, Walter has become best known for producing South Africa’s wine of the year in 2005.
In addition to his award winning work at Glen Carlou, David Finlayson has honed his winemaking skills at a number of prestigious addresses.  David performed winemaking stints at Peter Lehmann, one of Australia’s iconic wineries, and world renowned Château Margaux before starting Edgebaston.  In 2003 Walter and David sold their shares in Glen Carlou (although Walter still serves as Glen Carlou’s Managing Director) and purchased what is now Edgebaston, a beautiful estate on the hills overlooking Stellenbosch, South Africa’s premier appellation and wine town.  From the beginning, critics have lauded Edgebaston for its quality, value and innovation, and we count the Finlaysons’ budding Edgebaston winery among our best finds of the year." - Winery Notes

Edgebaston "Honey Pot" White Blend 2010 Reviews

This blend of 38% Sauvignon Blanc, 44% Sémillon and 13% Viognier is ripe but balanced with brisk acidity and lively citrus flavors against the tropical fruit and melon backbone. Prickly grapefruit flavors dominate the mouthwatering finish." - 87, Wine Enthusiast

Edgebaston "Honey Pot" White Blend 2010 Tasting Notes

"A floral, fresh wine with hints of asparagus, lanolin and honey on nose. Palate crisp and fresh entry with a smooth , honeyed finish. Lingers on the tongue. A delicate fruity wine that rewards with aromas of tropical fruit and citrus that carriesthrough beautifully on the palate."  - Winery Notes 

Edgebaston "Honey Pot" White Blend 2010 Pairings

Great with slightly spicy dishes such as chicken korma, thai sweet and sour beef and chilli shrimp.

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