If you have some extra cash or would like to buy someone a really good bottle of wine as a gift, then see if you can find this bottle. Called Saskia, and is from Miles Mossop Wines in South Africa. It's a blend of 71% percent Chenin Blanc and 29% Viognier. The wine is named after Miles (Winemaker) and Samantha Mossop's daughter, Saski-Jo. I love the way they write on the label, that this wine capture the character of a mischievous young daughter.
According to the Miles, the wine is an intensely complex wine with aromas of toasted almonds, honeysuckle, limes and white peach. There are hints of tropical fruits such as mango and pineapple which are interwoven with stunning spicy aromas of flint and white pepper.
For me the smell was so intense, as if you'd cut through a huge mellon and stuck your nose right in the middle. The colour is a golden yellow with hints of green.
He carries on to say that the palate is full and rich, mirroring the nose with flavours of toasted almond brioche, apricots and peach. A rich mid palate accentuated by a creaminess and finishing with a long textured mouth-feel and a vibrant acidity. The blend is beautifully balanced with no dominant varietal or notes.
Our food pairing tonight was lasagna, made with homemade fresh pasta sheets, paired with a simple green salad and Fresh Mozzarella. I loved the spiciness off the food with the softness of the wine, especially the Vionier aftertaste. According to the winemaker you should try it with seared yellowfin tuna marinated in wasabi, soy sauce and pickled ginger served on wilted spinach and aromatic basmati rice or crayfish bouillabaisse.
A fantastic wine. A bit pricy at 189SEK, but really worth a try, you won't be disappointed.
Here's the link to Systembolaget and to Mossop Wines if you'd like to read more.
