malolactic in barrel
it’s not some side project—it’s a masterclass in how pure
but this 2015 invites you to savor complexity instead
The wine showcases the grape's power with exceptional finesse and precision
Sourced from estate vineyards planted on rocky
Saldanha, Amontillado '#11', NV (500ml) Wine Club malolactic in barrelHere's a fascinating outlier: a Sherry style fortified wine made not in Jerez but in South Africa, from the Badenhorst family's Saldanha Wine & Spirit Co., a specialist in these wines. Built in the Amontillado mold, it's aged first under flor and then oxidatively in cask for years, which is exactly how a true Amontillado earns its nutty, savory depth. Made mostly from Palomino, with Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdelho and Colombard, it lands dry