It’s a little like every time Hawkeye walks into the room at an Avengers pow-wow. Everyone knows he isn’t quite up to scratch. Like his biggest role is to keep the Avengers grounded. By being more human, and less god-like. I consider Almenkerk Estate, and Joris van Almenkerk, to be one of the most exciting institutions in South African wine. This Lace Rosé just reminds me that they are still mortal. It’s pleasant, but not spectacular.

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