2020 Perdeberg 'Classic Collection' Chenin Blanc

This was another very tropical offering from the lads at Perdeberg! That classic pineapple juice flavor, grapefruit notes maybe. Definitely very sweet and tropical; I can see why Chenin Blanc (one 'N'!) is considered an acidic dessert wine. It is definitely acidic but not undrinkable. The second day made it a little bit less enjoyable; slightly muted flavor but not as much of a downgrade as with some other wines. Solid stuff, and nut free with a screw top, so I was happy on the whole.

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10

2019 Perdeberg 'Classic Collection' Shiraz

Pros: screw top, nut free promise, stylish and clear labelling.

Cons: I don't know what it is, but the last two or three red wines I've had have made me feel physically ill upon drinking them, to the point where I don't want to finish my (single) glass. It's weird because I like alcohol and it's not like I'm pounding a bottle a night here. Not sure if I've changed or if I'd had a bad run of red vinos.

Anyway, the taste of this is just OK. A little bit woodsy or smoky. Not super fruity. The texture/"mouthfeel" is good. Better warm but not a huge difference. Not my favorite wine though.

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 5/10

2019 Perdeberg 'The Vineyard Collection' Cinsault

Another nut-free guarantee! Heck yeah boys, Perdeberg is IN (even if the name makes me lol). This is a South African wine in a very pretty bottle, although it doesn't have a screw top. The thing with the red wines is, they really have diminishing returns. On first glass, it's pleasant. Smells a bit like pure Concord Grape Juice, thought it tastes like (wait for it): red wine. A little cherry note, maybe, and not super woody or smoky. I liked it. But in days 2/3, it was more acidic, less fruity, less warm. C'est la vie, I gotta drink faster! (Or make friends, now that quar is easing??)

Overall
Cost: 5/10
Taste: 6/10