Bales’ Private Vintners
Wade Bales’ constant search for the finest Cape wines has led to lasting relationships with many of our leading winemakers. He has teamed up with Mike Dobrovic of Mulderbosch, Miles Mossop of Tokara, Jeff Grier of Villiera and Gyles Webb of Thelema, amongst others, to bring you this unique collection of limited release wines. These wines, bottled under the Bales’ Private Vintners label, all represent exceptional value and taste and are exclusively available from the Wade Bales Wine Society.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS DUNCAN SAVAGE CHARDONNAY 2007
Here Wade teams up with Cape Point Vineyards winemaker, Duncan Savage, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Aromas of lime and grapefruit laced with subtle oak. Wonderfully fresh on the palate with crisp citrus fruit and lingering spicy flavours. Drink now and within 3 years from harvest. Enjoy with grilled crayfish and spicy chicken dishes.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS CHRIS KEET MERLOT 2003
Here Wade teams up with Cordoba winemaker, Chris Keet, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. The unique aromatic character of Merlot grown on the upper slopes of the Helderberg Mountain combines with rich cherry and plum flavours – all elegantly complemented by classic French oak. Drink now and within 7 years from harvest. Enjoy with Malay mutton or chicken curry.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS BEYERS TRUTER PINOTAGE 2007
Here Wade teams up with Beyers Truter, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Intriguingly complex with gorgeous red and dark berry fruitiness supported by well integrated oak. A smooth, superbly structured wine in the finest Pinotage tradition. Enjoy now and within 4 to 6 years from harvest. Recommended with spicy venison and beef dishes.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS MILES MOSSOP SHIRAZ CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
Here Wade teams up with Tokara winemaker, Miles Mossop, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. The luscious dark fruit is complemented by hints of chocolate and mocha and layered with cedar and piquant spice. A lingering, silky finish adds to the appeal. Enjoy now and until 2014. Recommended with red meat stews and roasts or coq au vin.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS MIKE DOBROVIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON SHIRAZ 2005
Wade Bales’ constant search for the finest Cape wines has led to lasting relationships with many of our leading winemakers. Here he teams up with Mulderbosch winemaker, Mike Dobrovic, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Forthcoming black fruit aromas with subtle mint and spicy vanilla. On the complex palate chunky fruit are complemented by savoury undertones. Lingering and dry on the aftertaste. Drink now and up to 6 years from harvest. Enjoy with venison pie or oxtail with herb dumplings.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS JEFF GRIER CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2006
Here Wade teams up with Villiera winemaker, Jeff Grier, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Classic dark berry aromas and flavours mingle with underlying grassiness. A beautifully balanced wine with soft, accessible tannins. Enjoy now and within 5 years from harvest. Enjoy with roast duck with cranberry sauce or roast lamb with a touch of mint.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS NICO VAN DER MERWE MERLOT CABERNET SAUVIGNON 2004
Here Wade teams up with Saxenburg winemaker, Nico van der Merwe, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. A seamless blend rewarding with plump red fruit flavours – especially cherry – and hints of oak spice. Well integrated acidity and silky tannins lend harmonious balance. Drink now and within 6 years from harvest. Recommended with grilled tuna and creamy pasta dishes.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS DAVID FINLAYSON MERLOT 2007
Here Wade teams up with Edgebaston winemaker, David Finlayson, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Alluring aromas of nutmeg, cinnamon, clove and mulberry follow through on the palate where they are joined by rich cassis, ripe fruit tannins and well integrated oak spice. Enjoy now or for the next few years after beneficial cellaring. Delicious with marinated pork and lighter venison dishes.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS JOHN LOUBSER SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008
Here Wade teams up with Steenberg winemaker, John Loubser, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Aromatic green asparagus and passion fruit fuse with attractive minerality. The generously flavoured palate mirrors the nose, rewarding with a lingering aftertaste. Drink now and within 2 years from harvest. Enjoy with subtly spiced chicken dishes or fresh seafood paella.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS DANIE DE WET CHARDONNAY 2008
Here Wade teams up with De Wetshof winemaker, Danie de Wet, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. Unwooded with a titillating, yeasty character derived from maturation on the lees. Fresh lemony flavours are followed by a lingering, nutty aftertaste. Drink now and within 3 years from harvest. The ideal aperitif, or enjoy with a seafood salad with mussels and shrimps.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS MIKE DOBROVIC SAUVIGNON BLANC 2008
Wade Bales’ constant search for the finest Cape wines has led to lasting relationships with many of our leading winemakers. Here he teams up with Mulderbosch winemaker, Mike Dobrovic, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. A delightful bouquet of tropical fruit, mingling with hints of green pepper, nettle and freshly cut grass. The ripe fruit flavours are enhanced by fresh acidity. Enjoy now and within 7 to 10 years from harvest – especially with seafood.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS MIKE DOBROVIC CHARDONNAY 2007
Here Wade teams up with Mulderbosch winemaker, Mike Dobrovic, to bring you another delicious wine under the Private Vintners label. The nose delights with warm honeysuckle, sweet pineapple, fresh citrus and whiffs of spice. On the palate a mélange of citrus fruit blends with yielding acidity and buttery nuances. Drink now and within 2 years from harvest. Enjoy with butter-fried perlemoen or pork fillet in a creamy sauce.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS LOUIS STRYDOM SHIRAZ 2005
Here Wade teams up with Engelbrecht-Els winemaker, Louis Strydom, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. Irresistible aromas of plum, cherry, fruit cake and chocolate follow through on the rich, velvety palate. Subtle oak contributes to the excellent structure. Enjoy now and within 3 to 4 years from harvest. Delicious with Cape Malay chicken curry or spicy veal cutlets.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS BEYERS TRUTER PINOTAGE 2005
Here Wade teams up with Beyerskloof winemaker, Beyers Truter, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. Medium to full-bodied, this complex Pinotage treats the palate to a luscious medley of plum and red berry flavours, beautifully supported by the well-integrated oak. Enjoy now and within 3 years from harvest. Especially recommended with spicy seafood or red meat dishes.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS MIKE DOBROVIC CHARDONNAY 2005
Here Wade teams up with Mulderbosch winemaker, Mike Dobrovic, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. Tempting aromas of pear, apple and citrus mingle with whiffs of oak, honey and almond. The rich palate rewards with citrus and fresh peach, with well-integrated oak adding complexity. Enjoy now and within 5 years from harvest. Delicious with seafood pasta or roast pork.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS TEDDY HALL CHENIN BLANC 2006
Here Wade teams up with Rudera winemaker, Teddy Hall, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. Luscious tropical fruit aromas follow through on the complex, zesty palate – finishing with a lingering sensation of wild honey. Enjoy now and within 30 months from harvest. The perfect partner to lightly curried fish dishes or lamb bobotie.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS MILES MOSSOP CABERNET SAUVIGNON-MERLOT 2004
Here Wade teams up with Tokara winemaker, Miles Mossop, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. This fruity blend combines ripe cherry and cassis with aromatic cigar box and cedar. Subtle tannins lead to a lingering, dry finish. Enjoy now and within 8 years from harvest. Serve with stewed lamb shanks or a traditional game casserole.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS JEFF GRIER SAUVIGNON BLANC CHENIN BLANC 2006
Here Wade teams up with Villiera winemaker, Jeff Grier, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. The rich, ripe tropical fruit flavours from the Chenin Blanc are in beautiful harmony with the fresh gooseberry and passion fruit from the Sauvignon Blanc. Enjoy now and within 2 years from harvest. Ideal with vegetarian pasta, fresh seafood and chicken dishes.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS JEFF GRIER MERLOT PINOTAGE 2002
Here Wade teams up with Villiera winemaker, Jeff Grier, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. Forthcoming aromas of berry fruit and spice are complemented by hints of vanilla and tobacco. An exquisitely balanced wine with a rich, lingering finish. Enjoy now and within 7 to 8 years from harvest. Delicious with well marinated beef kebabs or roast leg of lamb.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS ADAM MASON CABERNET FRANC MERLOT 2005
Here Wade teams up with Klein Constantia winemaker, Adam Mason, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. This seamless blend rewards with flavours of ripe plum, dark chocolate and spicy cedar. The elegant palate tapers to a lingering finish. Enjoy now and within 5 to 8 years from harvest. Recommended with garlic infused roast chicken or spicy lamb cutlets.
BALES’ PRIVATE VINTNERS LOUIS STRYDOM MERLOT 2005
Here Wade teams up with Engelbrecht-Els winemaker, Louis Strydom, to bring you another outstanding wine under the Private Vintners label. Pronounced cherry fruit flavours are complemented by hints of chocolate and liquorice. An intense, fruit-driven wine with excellent structure. Enjoy now and within 5 years from harvest. Recommended with seared tuna in a ginger and soy dressing or roast duck with a plum sauce.