South African Wines

MickeyMac · 05-01-2003

I'm planning on dining in-room one night, but would like to bring our own South African wines to save money. I know *nothing* about them and would love some input. Our local store has the following:

Agusta Angel's Tears
David Frost Sauvignon Blanc (Arnold Palmer)
David Frost Chardonnay (Arnold Palmer)
David Frost Merlot (Sam Sneed)
C Back Pinotage Fairview Coastal
Goats do Roam (go figure! supposed to be very unusual, sweet and fruity)
Cape Indaba's - Chadonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc
Guardian Peak Cabernet/Syrah
KWV's Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, and Sauvignon Blanc
Porcupine Ridge Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc
Zonnebloem Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc

I know it's kind of an intimidating list. I prefer to drink Merlot when just sipping, but will probably choose something light for dinner. DH is a beef fan and goes for whites. Go figure.

Any help is appreciated. I'm so paranoid I'm going to select a fluffy wine for a dinner.

Alice · 05-02-2003

MickeyMac : I would contact the AKL & ask them about the wines. I am sure they would be more than helpful.
We stayed @ AKL in Oct. & had some SA wines, but I couldn't tell you a thing about them.
One thing about wine, go w/what you like. the syrahs, cabs & pinotages are strong reds. Stay w/a white, since DH likes that & you like Marloets (which are mild reds).
Unless you want to be daring. Try the Pinotage, they are excellent & rare.

brumcg · 05-02-2003

MickeyMac,

This probably isn't any help, but I thought it was a bit strange.

My wife and I lean strongly towards Reislings and Gerwurztraminers; white, at least semi-sweet, and not very dry. I don't know ANYTHING about South African wines in general, but I heard that AKL had a great selection.

After we described our tastes, our server basically told us that they didn't really have any wines like that. She brought out one that she thought we might like (I can't remember the name or even the type), but we ended up not liking it very much.

Your tastes appear to be very different than ours though, so I think you'll have better luck. We've never had any problems immediately finding a wine that we liked (with or without server help) in any other WDW restaurant.

Bruce

MickeyMac · 05-02-2003

Thanks - I never thought to call the resort. I hope they don't mind my asking about them (or, maybe I shouldn't mention I'm bringing them?) :D

Bruce, we very much like reislings, too. We're not big wine drinkers at all, but do like to experiment with new tastes.

The only feedback I seem to consistantly get from people who've been there is that they didn't much care for the whites.

Alice · 05-02-2003

If in doubt always go w/what you like.
I'm a big reds drinker. The more "full-bodied" redder I like it.
I don't really like whites, they are too light for me.
Stay away from strong reds if you are not a big drinker of wines.

ArielBelle · 05-02-2003

Hi Mickeymac!

You like Merlot which is actually a fruity wine but dryer depending on the area. Your husband likes whites which tend to be dry. I agree that you should stick to something you like, but want to try something new. I think Pinotage may be too strong. My favorite wine is Fume blanc, but only by Mondavi. I once tried a different "brand" and did not care for it at all. It tasted like a different wine.

I noticed Porcupine ridge has both Merlot and Sav. blanc. Could you bring a bottle of both?

MickeyMac · 05-02-2003

I think we've tried that Fume blanc (have to check my corks LOL!)

Yes, I can bring a bottle of both. I kind of like the idea of Goats Do Roam, too (probably because of the name! LOL!)

the Pinotage is the other one on my 'bring' list (I think I'm going to end up with four bottles, just in case??) but you're saying it's too strong? How so? I've heard it described as "agressive."

Oh, and THANK you all!! I'm learning a ton from this.

brumcg · 05-02-2003

Alice wrote:

Quote:

I don't really like whites, they are too light for me.

Hmmm...I think Alice just called me a light weight! :D

Bruce

graybill · 05-02-2003

Do we have the beginnings of a Wine and (big) Cheese party here?
It sounds good to me at 3:45 on a Friday!

graybill

wdwjeff · 05-02-2003

Personally, I'd rather have a nice Pilsner(that's beer, for you oenophiles).:heart :)

MickeyMac · 05-02-2003

Jeff, I'll bring some Sam Adams for you, 's that good enough? :D

Quote:

Hmmm...I think Alice just called me a light weight!

Yeah, Bruce, I do believe you've been duffed! :D

mattomouseman · 05-02-2003

I'm totaly lost! Just bring me a nice bottle of port and some nice cheese and I'll just sit in the corner and mind my own business!:whistle:

MickeyMac · 05-02-2003

Matt, I'm sorry, but I think your the kind of guy that even though he's sitting quietly in a corner, Trouble will still find you...

Ever see 'Leave it to Beaver?' :D

mattomouseman · 05-02-2003

Quote:

Originally posted by MickeyMac
Matt, I'm sorry, but I think your the kind of guy that even though he's sitting quietly in a corner, Trouble will still find you...

Ever see 'Leave it to Beaver?' :D

WOW! You must know my bosses! They used to say the same thing! No matter where I was the bad guys always ran into me!

wdwjeff · 05-02-2003

[quote]Originally posted by MickeyMac
[b]Jeff, I'll bring some Sam Adams for you, 's that good enough? :D
Cool. I'll bring some of my homebrew, and we can do a taste test.

:heart :)

05-01-2003	#1 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	South African Wines I'm planning on dining in-room one night, but would like to bring our own South African wines to save money. I know nothing about them and would love some input. Our local store has the following: Agusta Angel's Tears David Frost Sauvignon Blanc (Arnold Palmer) David Frost Chardonnay (Arnold Palmer) David Frost Merlot (Sam Sneed) C Back Pinotage Fairview Coastal Goats do Roam (go figure! supposed to be very unusual, sweet and fruity) Cape Indaba's - Chadonnay, Merlot, and Sauvignon Blanc Guardian Peak Cabernet/Syrah KWV's Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage, Shiraz, and Sauvignon Blanc Porcupine Ridge Merlot and Sauvignon Blanc Zonnebloem Shiraz and Sauvignon Blanc I know it's kind of an intimidating list. I prefer to drink Merlot when just sipping, but will probably choose something light for dinner. DH is a beef fan and goes for whites. Go figure. Any help is appreciated. I'm so paranoid I'm going to select a fluffy wine for a dinner. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

05-02-2003	#3 (permalink)
brumcg Mouse Meister Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 1,299	MickeyMac, This probably isn't any help, but I thought it was a bit strange. My wife and I lean strongly towards Reislings and Gerwurztraminers; white, at least semi-sweet, and not very dry. I don't know ANYTHING about South African wines in general, but I heard that AKL had a great selection. After we described our tastes, our server basically told us that they didn't really have any wines like that. She brought out one that she thought we might like (I can't remember the name or even the type), but we ended up not liking it very much. Your tastes appear to be very different than ours though, so I think you'll have better luck. We've never had any problems immediately finding a wine that we liked (with or without server help) in any other WDW restaurant. Bruce __________________ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our March 2010 Spring Break trip! 114 days 0 hours 57 minutes

05-02-2003	#4 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	Thanks - I never thought to call the resort. I hope they don't mind my asking about them (or, maybe I shouldn't mention I'm bringing them?) :D Bruce, we very much like reislings, too. We're not big wine drinkers at all, but do like to experiment with new tastes. The only feedback I seem to consistantly get from people who've been there is that they didn't much care for the whites. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

05-02-2003	#6 (permalink)
ArielBelle Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Saratoga Springs Posts: 802	Hi Mickeymac! You like Merlot which is actually a fruity wine but dryer depending on the area. Your husband likes whites which tend to be dry. I agree that you should stick to something you like, but want to try something new. I think Pinotage may be too strong. My favorite wine is Fume blanc, but only by Mondavi. I once tried a different "brand" and did not care for it at all. It tasted like a different wine. I noticed Porcupine ridge has both Merlot and Sav. blanc. Could you bring a bottle of both? __________________ WDW 1984 WDW1991 May-June 2001 Disneyland Hotel August 2003 Wilderness Lodge May 2007 Riverside

05-02-2003	#7 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	I think we've tried that Fume blanc (have to check my corks LOL!) Yes, I can bring a bottle of both. I kind of like the idea of Goats Do Roam, too (probably because of the name! LOL!) the Pinotage is the other one on my 'bring' list (I think I'm going to end up with four bottles, just in case??) but you're saying it's too strong? How so? I've heard it described as "agressive." Oh, and THANK you all!! I'm learning a ton from this. __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

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05-02-2003	#2 (permalink)
Alice Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 75	MickeyMac : I would contact the AKL & ask them about the wines. I am sure they would be more than helpful. We stayed @ AKL in Oct. & had some SA wines, but I couldn't tell you a thing about them. One thing about wine, go w/what you like. the syrahs, cabs & pinotages are strong reds. Stay w/a white, since DH likes that & you like Marloets (which are mild reds). Unless you want to be daring. Try the Pinotage, they are excellent & rare.

05-02-2003	#5 (permalink)
Alice Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Denver Posts: 75	If in doubt always go w/what you like. I'm a big reds drinker. The more "full-bodied" redder I like it. I don't really like whites, they are too light for me. Stay away from strong reds if you are not a big drinker of wines.

05-02-2003	#9 (permalink)
graybill Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Ocean City, NJ Posts: 213	South African Wines Do we have the beginnings of a Wine and (big) Cheese party here? It sounds good to me at 3:45 on a Friday! graybill __________________ Disneyland 1959 Disney World 1979 DVC 2001

05-02-2003	#10 (permalink)
wdwjeff Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 778	Personally, I'd rather have a nice Pilsner(that's beer, for you oenophiles).:heart :) __________________ wdwjeff GF 1988 ASMu 1998 Studio City Sheraton 2000 HRH/CBR June/July 2002 Portofino Bay Sept./Oct. 2004 BWV/Royal Pacific July/August 2005 HRH/BCV August 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Universal first, then it's Magic Time We're here, We're here!!!!!!!!!

05-02-2003	#12 (permalink)
mattomouseman Grumpmeister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Westchester Co. NY Posts: 1,746	I'm totaly lost! Just bring me a nice bottle of port and some nice cheese and I'll just sit in the corner and mind my own business!:whistle: __________________ Disneyland1972 WDW1975 Disneyland1987 2000~CBR,2001~Wilderness Lodge 2002~Coronado Springs,2003 Poly, 2004 Disneyland Grand Californian NEVER FORGET, NEVER SURRENDER-GOD BLESS THE U.S.A.

05-02-2003	#13 (permalink)
MickeyMac Cherubic Chocoholic Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,233	Matt, I'm sorry, but I think your the kind of guy that even though he's sitting quietly in a corner, Trouble will still find you... Ever see 'Leave it to Beaver?' :D __________________ ... back in the frozen tundra!

05-02-2003	#15 (permalink)
wdwjeff Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 778	[quote]Originally posted by MickeyMac [b]Jeff, I'll bring some Sam Adams for you, 's that good enough? :D Cool. I'll bring some of my homebrew, and we can do a taste test. :heart :) __________________ wdwjeff GF 1988 ASMu 1998 Studio City Sheraton 2000 HRH/CBR June/July 2002 Portofino Bay Sept./Oct. 2004 BWV/Royal Pacific July/August 2005 HRH/BCV August 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Universal first, then it's Magic Time We're here, We're here!!!!!!!!!

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