Blankbottle Smaug the Magnificent 2022
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$65.00
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120 Tembeling Road
#01-01
Singapore 423619
Singapore
Smaug the Magnificent 2022
This specific wine, the 2011 vintage, was initially approved. After a year the approval expired and at that stage I still had at least 500 bottles to sell. I then had to re-submit, which I did, but at that point the wine was rejected by the tasting board. Now, you have the option to appeal, but at the time, I had much more pressing issues on my plate, so I transferred the bin towards my drinking stash to deal with later. As the years went by, I would grab a bottle to drink at home every once in a while, and each time I opened a bottle, I liked it more. November 2016, 5 years after bottling, I showed my UK agents the wine. They loved it and wanted to buy it all. So I took a chance and re-submitted the wine to the board - it was approved! I then urgently needed a label for the wine, I mean, a sale is a sale… My son Luca drew a picture of the dragon of Lord of the Rings, “Smaug the Magnificent". So I made him an offer: a retainer per bottle I sell in exchange for the use of his sketch. He accepted and I released a 5 year old white blend with super success!
Grape Varietals & Region: A blend of Grenache blanc, Verdelho, Grenache Gris and other bits and pieces from Voor Paardeberg
Taste Profile: Tropical fruit flavours with a hint of coastal freshness that instantly transports you to the rugged wilderness of South Africa. A beautifully complex white that will leave you enchanted with every sip
Bright & Mineral White
Tropical Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Mineral, and Herbaceous
Toasted
Body: Medium
Dryness: Dry
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Light
Bright & Mineral White
Tropical Fruit, Citrus Fruit, Mineral, and Herbaceous
Toasted
Body: Medium
Dryness: Dry
Acidity: Medium +
Tannin: Light
Winemaking:
Minimal Interventionist Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Winemaking:
Minimal Interventionist Winemaking
Autolyse (On Lees Ageing)
Maturation: 7-12 Months Oak Barrels
Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa
Grape Varietals:
Rousanne, Grenache Blanc, Godello (Verdelho, Gouveio), and Grenache Gris
Origin: Coastal Region (Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, Swartland, Constantia & More), South Africa
Grape Varietals:
Rousanne, Grenache Blanc, Godello (Verdelho, Gouveio), and Grenache Gris
Key Highlights
Winery
Winery
The Blankbottle Winery
A winery that mainly produces one-off wines, having no indication of cultivar on the bottle, not only demands complete honesty when it comes to quality, but it allows Pieter the opportunity to introduce once-off limited runs of interesting wines
Classification
Classification
Experimental Wines
These wines may not represent their "sense of place", but rather showcase the winemaker's style & creativity. While not classified, this does not mean that they aren't as good - they can be fantastic, but made in the winemaker's style & perspective
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Common questions about how our wine shop in Singapore works
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You bet we do! No matter where you are on our sunny island, we’ve got you covered. No matter where you are in Singapore, our wine delivery service will bring your favourite bottles right to your doorstep. Just sit back, relax, and let the wine come to you.
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
Same Day Delivery is possible for orders between Tuesday - Sunday, and is conditional on whether we have the wines available at our storefront. Look out for products listed here
Select "Local Delivery" shipping option upon checkout, and orders made by 6PM would be able to be delivered same day
Perfect for those last-minute dinner parties or when you simply can’t wait to order wine online and uncork that bottle.
Otherwise, we provide a cheaper Standard Delivery option that would have your wines delivered within 3 business days
Please see our Shipping Policy for the full details
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Absolutely! Wine makes the best gift—whether it’s for a birthday, anniversary, or just because.
Simply enter the lucky recipient’s details at checkout, and we’ll deliver the goods with a smile.
Want to make it extra special? We’ve got you covered with gift-wrapping options and accessories like stylish gift boxes. And if you’re looking to really impress, our gift hampers are packed with wine and goodies that’ll make their day!
We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
Once we verify that the the wine was corked or damaged, we will process the refund.
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We hate the disappointment of opening an off-drinking bottle of wine – as much as a kid seeing their scoop of ice cream fall to the ground (Yes, it hurts).
Simply contact us within 7 days of receiving your wines to let us know why you’re not satisfied and drop off the remaining unused wines back to us. The bottle will have to be at least 3/4 full and the same wine the bottle is in (duh).
Once we verify that the the wine was corked or damaged, we will process the refund.
Please see our Return Policy for the full details
