Friday Tasting – July 23

- Join us Friday and learn what South African’s have known for a long time. Great wine is produced here.

09 Sincerely    $11.99    $10.79
Sauvignon Blanc; S. Africa –  Tropical fruit flavors with herbaceous overtones, with a long flavorsome finish.

08 Excelsior      $9.99    $8.99
Chardonnay; S. Africa – Crisp, mouthwatering apple and a lively acidity. Also offers a creaminess on the palate that rounds this wine out.

05 Mulderbosch    $19.99    On Sale
Chardonnay; S. Africa –  Best of Show, Sandestin Wine Festival. Flavors of pear, citrus, almonds, green apple, litchi and melon. A crisp, fresh wine, balanced with integrated oak vanillin.

09 Mulderbosch    $13.99    $12.59
Cabernet Sauvignon Rose; S. Africa – Complex layers of strawberry, cherry, roses and fresh peaches on the nose. Spicy and slightly peppery taste on the palate. Well balanced with a fresh long aftertaste.

08 Goats Do Roam      $7.99    $7.19
Red Blend; S. Africa –  Cedar, anise and fleshy fruit on the nose. Medium bodied palate, but good length and structure carrying to a long finish. Blackberry fruit and supple tannins.

09 Man Vintners    $8.99    On Sale
Shiraz; S. Africa –  Aromas of ripe plum and spices, mouth-filling sweet red-berry flavours and gentle tannins characterize this wine. The American oak barrels give a hint of vanilla spice on the nose and contribute to the smooth silky tannins.

07 Excelsior      $9.99    $8.99
Cabernet Sauvignon; S. Africa – Packed with lip smacking flavors of black currant, black cherry, and plum with subtle hints of dark chocolate and smoke. A home run with grilled meats or pizza.

08 The Left Bank     $14.99    $13.49
Red Blend; S. Africa –  90pts Wine Enthusiast. Aromas of cherry, coffee and plum, leading into a fruity but balanced explosion of cherry, anise, black pepper and tobacco. Structured but still juicy.

09 Jam Jar      $12.99    $11.69
Sweet Shiraz; S. Africa –  Packed with fresh, juicy flavors of blueberries, blackberries and raspberries with dark chocolate undertones.

07 Chakalaka Spice Route      $19.99    On Sale
Red Blend; S. Africa –  91pts Wine Spectator. Delicious ripe blackberry, blueberry and raspberry fruit. Long silky finish lets incense and mineral notes play out.
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Friday night from 5 to 7 pm. $10 per person with an instant $5 rebate toward the purchase of one of the featured wines during the tasting only.  Wine World also offers a 10% discount on straight or mixed cases. Cheese plates are available during the tasting for $5 at our Destin, Grand Blvd. & WaterColor locations. Selections subject to change without notice.

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