A short while back, I entered and was the lucky winner of 4 bottles of Earth’s Essence Pinotage on Tandy’s blog, Lavender and Lime.
Traditional KWV wines are fabulous so I was excited to try this “new age” way they are preserving Pinotage:
By utilising a revolutionary natural process using indigenous Rooibos and Honeybush during the winemaking process their powerful anti-oxidants protect the wine naturally negating the use of added sulphites or preservatives.
Firstly a label on a bottle of wine will either entice me to buy it or look past it on the shelf of the bottle store and I must say the Earth Essence label is very eye catching and your eye is immediately drawn to the bottom of the label “No Sulphites or preservatives added“. Not to mention the wonderful name – Earth’s Essence. The shape of the bottle and screw top are also pleasing, so a good start before evening opening the bottle!
Now, I am not a fan of Rooibos tea so was slightly sceptical about the whole Rooibos flavour but was a greatly mistaken. This wine truly is fantastic. So as not to undermine this great wine, I quote the makers:
This Pinotage shows upfront fruit sweetness with prominent cranberries, Turkish delight and dark chocolate aromas. Nuances of nuts, Rooibos, Honeybush and sweet basil are complimented by the grippy tannin structure and the intense, lingering finish.
What a wonderful wine! Thank you again Lavender and Lime, Earth’s Essence and Tin Can PR for the awesome prize.
Congratulations on winning. Had to look up and learn about Rooibos. May be other wine makers will start using Rooibos so there is no need to add sulphites or preservatives.
Brilliant idea this Rooibos Norma – so clever. Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
It sounds wonderful, Lucky You!
Must say, it was great receiving 4 bottles to taste test. Have a super day Lori. 🙂 xo
well now that looks wonderful, rich but light and refreshing:)
It was great winning this prize Belle. Have a happy day. 🙂 xo
Congratulations, Mandy. Pinotage..I like this South Africa’s signature variety!
Pity it was never patented Angie. Hope you are well. So sorry I am still unable to leave comments on your blog. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
Thank you for this great post Mandy 🙂
All thanks to you Tandy for making me the winner. Have a lovely day, the weather is heavenly here today. 🙂 xo
Congratulations on winning this wonderful wine! It sounds like something I could easily enjoy 🙂 Have fun with your prize!
Thanks so much Tricia! Have a beautiful day. 🙂 xo
Congrats.
Wish we could drink some together, Darling. xxx LOVE from MN>
Yes, me too! One day! I promise! Have a love filled happy day hon. 🙂 xoxoxo
Ooh la la – you lucky lady! Am pretending I can taste it right now as I slurp out of my own glass of wine pre dinner 😉
What a pity I can’t share a bottle with you Tanay – imagine how lovely that would be! Have a lovely day. 🙂 xo
Congrats Mandy :). I wish I could drink some with you, but I’d probably be drunk after one sip since I don’t drink lol. But I hope you’re enjoying it :).
I would love to share a bottle or sip with you Kia. I would love to get your opinion. Have a wonderful day hon. 🙂 xo
Love the name and the label, combination with Rooibos and no preservatives, wow! Will forward it on to my sister in Durban!
Hi Penny, I love the natural process of preserving the wine. Fabulous idea using Rooibos. Have a super day and thanks for stopping by. 🙂 xo
Congratulations on your win. I must confess to being easily swayed by an attractive label. I do like how this wine has flavours of Turkish Delight xx
What a pity I never thought to enjoy some Turkish Delight with a glass Charlie. I will have to get another bottle to try. 😀 Have a beautiful weekend. 🙂 xo
Congratulations Mandy on your win. I read Tandy’s post and that is really interesting how they use the the Roboois tea, I want to taste it one day.
I do hope you get an opportunity to try this soon Bam. Have a wonderful weekend. 🙂 xo
Keep a bottle for me!!! I also am a complete sucker for a cute label, I love the way the two s’s form a heart shape.
Oops! They are all finished! Sorry friendy! I will have to buy another bottle for when you guys visit in October. Hope you are staying warm. 🙂 xo
What a great prize to win Mandy, sounds delicious!
Absolutely wonderful prize Cheri. Pity I couldn’t invite you over for a taste testing session. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo
congratulation my friend!!, good for you….
Thanks Deddy! Have an awesome day. 🙂 xo
It sounds fabulous and the no sulphites added is certainly appealing. I’ll have to see if it’s available here! Certainly worth looking. 🙂
Sadly I think it is only available in SA at the moment Kristy. What a pity I can’t post a bottle your way to try. Have a wonderful and happy day. 🙂 xo
Miss Mandy for the win! Congrats lovely lady. Sounds like a good drop, although like you, the Rooibos flavours would have initially put me off too. Wish we could share a glass…. Wait, we can, in just a couple of months.
Happy week ahead to you sweets. Squishy hugs and loves across the oceans to you. xoxo
Can you believe you will be here in a couple of months – awesomeness – I do see a bit of wine glass clinkers happening – we have much to celebrate! Have a beautiful and happy day hon. 🙂 xoxoxo
Sounds really intriguing
I would love to share a bottle with you Sally. It would be great to get your view. Have a wonderful day. 🙂 xo