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Simonsig

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Simonsig - South Africa

Jacques Malan, a Huguenot from Merindol in the south of France, arrived in the Cape in 1688. He began farming in the Franschhoek Valley, later moving to Stellenbosch - an area that was to become one of the finest wine producing regions of the Cape.

Nine generations later Frans Malan continued the family tradition when he purchased the farm De Hoop and produced the first wines - hand filled, and labelled by his wife Liza - under the Simonsig label.

Simonsig is situated just north of Stellenbosch in the foothills of the Simonberg Mountains. The farm has 205ha under vine, planted in mainly shale soils that have good water retaining capacity. Sandstone and granite soils are also present. Careful experimentation with the different terroirs on the farm has enabled the winemaking team to arrive at the optimum conditions for growing the different varietals.
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Simonsig Sauvignon Semillon

Ref: sa8000

Price: £9.48 inc VAT

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A new blend of Sauvignon & Semillon was started in 2001 following in the style of the famous white Bordeaux Wines It is the sister wine of the well known Malan Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot blend.

The cool conditions were ideal for Sauvignon blanc to express its varietal identity. The highest Sauvignon blanc vineyard was harvested before the end of January and the others followed early in February before the mid February heat. A good mix of green pepper and riper gooseberry flavours will combine well for richness and complexity. The Semillon showed good quality.

Bright pale straw colour. Fresh flowery nose with hints of green peppers and winter melon. Smooth silky mouthfeel with ripe apple and pear flavours lingering on the aftertaste. Refreshingly dry with soft fruit acid makes this a very easy drinking style of wine.

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South Africa | White |

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Simonsig Cabernet Merlot

Ref: sa8001

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In the seventies this wine started as Simonsig Red Table Wine and in 1978 Frans Malan christened it Adelberg. For many years Pinotage made up the biggest part of the blend with the balance made up of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. In 1998 the Adelberg packaging was redesigned and the blend changed to Cabernet-Merlot to suit the preference of international consumers. The Malan Family Vintners is made by using the best grapes available in the beautiful Stellenbosch region. Stellenbosch is widely recognised as the top wine region in South Africa.

The warm weather in February and March ensured that the red varieties reached full ripeness under ideal conditions. Some of the older Cabernet Sauvignon grapes ripened very slowly and required a lot of patience. Many growers waited until after the Easter weekend before harvesting and the best Cabernet grapes were not picked until well into April. The top vineyards gave us wines with structure, concentration and complexity.

Deep plum colour with purple rim. Ripe black cherry flavours supported by a cedary vanilla oak spiciness. Medium body with the unmistakable lead pencil Cabernet influence. A sweet red berry Merlot contribution lingers on the finish which shows a food friendly dryness. Further maturation in the bottle will expose more of the sweet fruit characters.

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South Africa | Red |

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Simonsig Chenin Blanc

Ref: sa8010

Price: £9.66 inc VAT

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Simonsig Chenin Blanc was the first wine released by founder Frans Malan in 1968. After 33 vintages it is now reaching new levels of popularity world wide. Chenin Blanc makes up 20% of the national vineyard and its versatility and fresh fruit appeal is being rediscovered

Bright straw colour with an aromatic nose of ripe pears, apples and flowers with a touch of honey. Fresh and intense fruit salad flavours fill the palate with delicious richness on the aftertaste. The honeyed ripeness of late harvested Chenin is beautifully complimented by the flowery tropical fruit in its youth. Further development in the bottle creates a rich, complex wine

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South Africa | White |

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Simonsig Sauvignon Blanc (unwooded)

Ref: sa8011

Price: £11.90 inc VAT

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Simonsig first bottled a Sauvignon Blanc in 1978, but it was only in the last 10 years that the variety started to reach its potential. Meticulous attention to site and clonal selection as well as flavour manipulation in the vineyard through scientific canopy management consistently results in quality grapes packed with flavour. Sauvignon Blanc is essentially a variety where the quality originates in the terroir of the vineyard.

Youthful, green tinged straw colour. Powerful Sauvignon aromas dominate the bouquet. Concentrated tropical and green fig flavours with delicious green pepper providing focus. Zesty and crisp on the palate with fresh acidity that lingers on the aftertaste. The delicate balance is a true reflection of the cool summer. A touch of Semillon contributes to the smooth silky mouth feel that makes it perfect with food.

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South Africa | White |

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Simonsig Chardonnay

Ref: sa8012

Price: £12.38 inc VAT

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The 1978 Simonsig Chardonnay was the first wine of this variety to be bottled in South Africa. Over the years new plantings of the best available virus free clones were planted on the bet vineyard sites available on the Estate. These mature vineyards provide excellent quality grapes for our flagship white wine. Full ripe grapes are harvested to get optimal flavour development. The juice is 100% barrel fermented in French Oak barrels with about 40% oak. Malolactic in inoculated on a quarter of the wine and battonage (lees stirring) is done on all the barrels to enhance the buttery characters. The aim is to allow the primary Chardonnay varietal flavours to dominate rather than the buttery character. Wood maturation lasts for 9 months before bottling.

The cool climatic conditions favoured the development of fruit flavours especially for the white wines. The natural acidities were also higher than normal adding to the zesty freshness and liveliness of the white wines.

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South Africa | White |

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Simonsig Gewurztraminer

Ref: sa8015

Price: £9.65 inc VAT

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Starbright pale straw colour. Full blown nose with exotically pefumed aromas of lychees, rose petals, honey and a touch of Turkish Delight. The richness and complex layred flavours of late harvested sunripened grapes culminate in a delicious, well balanced spicy Gewurztraminer.

There is perfect harmony between the fruit, acidity and sweetness which makes the Simonsig Gewurztraminer the perfect companion for spicy Thai cuisine or savory Indian curries.

Serve well-chilled as a sundowner or with spicy Asian food, curries or rich creamy cheeses like Munster. Delicious with smoked salmon.

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South Africa | White | Gewurztraminer |

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Simonsig Cabernet Shiraz

Ref: sa8013

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A new blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz introduced into the Simonsig range in 2003

The warm weather in February and March ensured that the red varieties reached full ripeness under ideal conditions. Some of the older Cabernet Sauvignon grapes ripened very slowly and required a lot of patience. Many growers waited until after the Easter weekend before harvesting and the best Cabernet grapes were not picked until well into April. The top vineyards gave us wines with structure, concentration and complexity. Shiraz emerged as one of the highlights of the vintage big powerful wines with full bodied alcohols and ripeness. Excellent potential.

Deep red with dark centre. Spicy, peppercorn aromas are complemented by a hint of toasty smoked beef. Succulent black berry fruits follow through on the palate where the gentle tannin structure provides fullness and a lingering ripe fruit finish.

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South Africa | Red |

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Simonsig Tiara

Ref: sa8020

Price: £17.08 inc VAT

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A blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc matured in a combination of new and second fill French and American oak.

Deep cherry colour with ripe blackcurrant nose. The soft tannins add a little spiciness which makes Tiara perfect accompaniment to red meat and venison.

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South Africa | Red |

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Simonsig Pinotage

Ref: sa8014

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The first red wine released by Simonsig in 1970 was a Pinotage. Today this uniquely South African variety is the most planted grape variety on the Estate. Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut made by Professor A.I. Perold in 1924. This Pinotage is unwooded and the aim is to accentuate the raspberry fruitiness of the Pinotage grape unobscured by the wood.

Deep black cherry hue with a bright crimson rim indicating its youth. Ripe, sweet raspberry nose with layers of plummy fruit and a touch of forest floor earthiness. Full bodied on the palate with delicious crushed berry fruits on the middle palate. Well rounded ripe tannins provide ample structure to allow further development in the bottle. The quality of the tannins keeps the natural sweet flavour of Pinotage beautifully balanced and leaves a gentle dry finish in the mouth.

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South Africa | Red |

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Redhill Vineyard Pinotage

Ref: sa8021

Price: £18.92 inc VAT

The first red wine released by Simonsig in 1970 was a Pinotage. Today this uniquely South African variety is the most planted grape variety on the Estate. Pinotage is a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut made by Professor A.I. Perold in 1924. This Pinotage is unwooded and the aim is to accentuate the raspberry fruitiness of the Pinotage grape unobscured by the wood.

Deep black cherry hue with a bright crimson rim indicating its youth. Ripe, sweet raspberry nose with layers of plummy fruit and a touch of forest floor earthiness. Full bodied on the palate with delicious crushed berry fruits on the middle palate.

Well rounded ripe tannins provide ample structure to allow further development in the bottle. The quality of the tannins keeps the natural sweet flavour of Pinotage beautifully balanced and leaves a gentle dry finish in the mouth.

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South Africa | Red |

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Frans Malan Reserve

Ref: sa8022

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A blend of Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvigon and Merlot. Sixteen months in a combination of French and American oak. Ripe plum and mulberry fruit reveal the Pinotage component on the nose, the deep nutty, blackberry fruit of the Cabernet and Merlot shine through on the palate.

Ripe tannins and spicy oak provide structure and a complex harmony and make this wine the perfect accompaniment to red meats.

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South Africa | Red |

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Merindol Vineyard Syrah

Ref: sa8023

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Over the past decade Simonsig has replanted Shiraz vineyards with the best new virus treated Shiraz clones available. This has led to a dramatic improvement in the quality of the grapes. The vineyards were planted on specially selected sites where Shiraz would achieve optimum quality. The grapes came from a vineyard planted with the highly rated SH 99 clone of Syrah. The soil is deep, red, decomposed granite which has an excellent water retention capacity facilitating deep root systems to extract minerals and nutrients. The Merindol name is taken from the Malan Coat of Arms.

The hot dry summer resulted in very ripe grapes with tremendous colour and huge structure. The high sugar levels made rich red wines with lots of body and loads of ripe fruit flavours. Big wines that should last for many years.

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South Africa | Red |

Simonsig History

Since French Huguenot Jacques Malan first set foot in the Cape Winelands in 1688, the Malan family of Simonsig, one of South Africa’s most reputable wine producers, has leaped to acclaimed heights in pioneering wine excellence.

Endowed with quintessential terroir, progressive winemaking skills and a proud heritage, the three Malan brothers uphold a passionate commitment towards quality and innovation the hallmark of the Simonsig portfolio. A legendary landmark in its own right, Simonsig continues to reap rewards for its extensive range of formidable red, white and sparkling wines, as the Malan family winemaking legacy lives on. Crafted by family tradition. Enjoyed by connoisseur and novice alike.

Simonsig Estate upholds the legendary status of pioneering wine excellence shaped by the Malan dynasty’s devotion to quality and innovative winemaking.

Named after its dramatic views of the Simonsberg Mountain, the estate is ideally situated in Stellenbosch, South Africa’s premier wine region, 45 km east of Cape Town. Here the cool maritime Mediterranean climate and quintessential terroir flawlessly intertwine to create world
class wines.

Since French Huguenot Jacques Malan first set foot in the Cape Winelands in 1688, the knowledge imparted over more than ten generations has equipped the Malan family to excel as one of the leading private producers of estate wines in South Africa.

The late Frans Malan, beloved patriarch of the Malan Family and pioneer of the South African wine industry, was not only a craftsman of superior wines, but introduced numerous Simonsig ‘firsts’ leaving an indelible legacy in the Cape Winelands.

From humble beginnings on the De Hoop farm in 1953 and inspired by Frans Malan’s foresight and quest for unsurpassed quality, Simonsig has grown into a successful family business with a proud heritage. His groundbreaking innovations include South Africa’s first Méthode Cap Classique, Kaapse Vonkel more than 30 years ago bottle fermented sparkling wine made in the style of French champagne as well as the first South African Rhine Riesling and wooded whites.

Frans Malan was also one of the three founders of the famous Stellenbosch Wine Route, the first of its kind in Africa, introducing local cellars to wine lovers and tourists from all over the world since 1971.