La Vierge (South Africa)
LIMITED EDITION: This Pandora's box contains one bottle each of Original Sin, Jezebelle, Nymphomane, Satyricon, Anthelia and La Vierge Noir.
Have a browse of the La Vierge website.
La Vierge Satyricon 2010. literally defined as a latin work of fiction, devised with mixture of poetry and prose. With Barbera, Sangiovese and Nebbiolo components, this draws a nice parallel - not to mention its somewhat poetical musings of tea leaf, red fruit and tarry spice...
The Sauvignon was fermented in stainless steel at bet
La Vierge Jezebelle Chardonnay 2011. Presumably some relation to poor Jezebel, Hebrew princess and great aunt of the queen of Carthage who died by 'defenestration'. This wine royalty has tongue tingling lime and acacia aromas and balanced acidity. We can only advise you avoid milling about by open windows after drinking.
La Vierge Noir 2010. This rather dark looking bottle doesn't quite convey the elegance of this wine. Earthy and savoury aromas supported by red fruit notes give this delicate wine a certain sophistication. A complex wine with a mixed message - as the 'virginal' lady on the label suggests.
La Vierge Last Temptation Riesling 2011. With a name like this, you may not dare to try it. If you do, expect chiselled melon and terpene perfume. Grapes for this highly textured wine are harvested in the early morning and subsequently crushed with dry ice for maximum flavour and aroma.
La Vierge Nymphomane Elegant, supple tannins and ready for drinking now or for laying down for later. With that name we'd expect nothing less!
La Vierge Anthelia Means 'the ability to see angels'. We assume if you drink enough of it, this is what happens, but we encourage feedback. Floral herbs and spice with luscious black fruit.
Wines of desire. We couldn't agree more. Distributed by the Wine Treasury in the UK.