Madagascar Rose Wine
… the Lazan ‘I Betsilio Vin Gris
WINE TUMBLER
Wine Tumbler began in April 2012 as a personal project for founder and editor, 'kola. The site aims to be one of the most influential wine blogs on the Internet and a respected "go to" source for wine produced in Africa (except for South Africa).
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2012-08-05
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2012-05-07
African Wine Bible
“A vinous voyage across the length and breadth of Africa, a continent more renowned for its famine, drought and deserts. This book reveals that the desire by man to grow vines and produce wine is far greater than environmental constraints. Wine writer John Platter and his wife Erica travel around this vast continent, exploring countries as diverse as Egypt and Ethiopia, Morocco and Mauritius, Algeria and East Africa, tasting their way through an eclectic array of viteous offerings. Engagingly written and hilarious in places, the Platters describe their safari in detail, drawing in the reader and making them feel a part of their great adventure. A must for all wine lovers and travel enthusiasts.”
— Lucy Watson on “Africa Uncorked”
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2012-05-04
Madagascar Table Wines
(from: http://schiller-wine.blogspot.com/2010/10/wines-of-madagascar.html)
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2012-05-03
Madagascar - Country of Wines
“Off the eastern coast of Africa, Madagascar in the Indian Ocean is the 4th largest island in the world. Long known for vanilla beans and peppers, you can dine in its capital Antananarivo like in France, but at much, much lower prices and you can drink imported wines, mainly from France and South Africa, as well as good table wine produced locally.”
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![Madagascar Whites
BLANC SEC: Straw yellow in the glass, a bit grassy, notes of pear and apricot on the nose, dry, fruity and crisp on the palate with noticeable acidity, [like] a bit of Alsatian Riesling, long finish. —- DR. CHRISTIAN G.E. SCHILLER](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m3ga7sQ3TF1ru0snpo1_500.jpg)
Madagascar Whites
BLANC SEC: Straw yellow in the glass, a bit grassy, notes of pear and apricot on the nose, dry, fruity and crisp on the palate with noticeable acidity, [like] a bit of Alsatian Riesling, long finish. —- DR. CHRISTIAN G.E. SCHILLER
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Madagascar Reds
Clos Nomena ROUGE: Bright ruby in the glass, attack of dark berries on the nose, coupled with some notes of wet wood, good structure, elegant, velvety feel in the mouth, supple tannins frame a lingering and silky finish. A wine ready for drinking now, worked very well with the charcuterie and cheese —- DR. CHRISTIAN G.E. SCHILLER
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“In order to taste, you’ll have to dip your cup into the top of the concrete vats. Almost everyone will be able to climb the three-metre high ladder on top of the vats and hop over the one- metre gap between them. However, after tasting the blanc, rose, rouge, and dessert wines, you still have to return the same way you came. Jumping those gaps and scrambling down the ladders isn’t quite as easy with four glasses of wine in your belly and head, so small tastes are recommended. All in all, a wine-tasting tour in Madagascar is an experience like no other.” —- Spencer Q
