About WiNEZ

WiNEZ was a monthly event at EZ Street Saloon in South Range, WI. Unfortunately, due to lower turn out the owners had decided to stop hosting the event. The last wine night at EZ was held on November 12, 2014. But that is not to say the die hards won't be getting together for some wine tasting periodically at EZ Street Saloon. I will continue to blog the wines we have tasted pre starting this blog, along with our impromptu meetings, and maybe transform the blog into something more personal. We will see where it goes. I do know the blog will still be about wine!

So for my WiNEZ pals you can count on this blog to serve as an archive of what was consumed and a reference for your spending sprees. For those who are just curious about what the Northwest Wisconsinites are drinking here are some thoughts… but be warned I am by no means a wine expert-I only know what I like. Since I am not an expert I will try to include the winemakers label descriptions as well.

Salute! or as the Finnish would say Kippis!

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Robertson Natural Sweet Red


Robertson Winery is located in the Western Cape of South Africa between the Breede River and the Langeberg Mountains.  Winemaker Francois Weich uniquely blends varietals to make Robertson Winery’s Natural Sweet Red wine.  Grapes are harvested early to ensure low alcohol content (8.32% abv).  We found this sweet red to be slightly above average, mostly because of its sweetness.  The wine had a slightly musty arom, while the flavor was dominated by ripe raspberries.  Not a bad everyday desert wine.

Varietal:  Sweet red blend     
Producer/Importer:  Robertson Winery        
Region: South Africa
Price: $5.99
Tasting notes:
 Sight (Color/Clarity): rose’
 Smell (bouquet, aroma): slightly musty
Taste (acidity, balance, body): Sweet raspberries
Bottle presentation:
Label description: “Fruity and soft with smooth sweet cherry and ripe berry flavours.”
Comparisons:
Overall rating (1-10): 7
Date consumed: April 11, 2012
Comments: 8.32% abv
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