Silwervis, Smiley, NV V2, South Africa White Wines Villa Zarri’s 18-year-old Italian brandy

Villa Zarri’s 18-year-old Italian brandy

roast chicken

pork and meaty fish like tuna

+ a little smoke and spice (though it hasn’t seen any oak)

but it's a little easy on the wallet

Silwervis, Smiley, NV V2, South Africa White Wines Villa Zarri’s 18-year-old Italian brandy46% Chenin Blanc, 15% Colombard, 9% Clairette Blanc, 9% Semillon, 9% Sauvignon Blanc, 6% Grenache Blanc, 60% Palomino. 52% is from 2023, 48% is from 2022. 10% skin fermented. Full yellow in colour, this has lovely depth and complexity. Its rich but fresh with a citrus edge to the pear and apple fruit, showing nice intensity. Such drinkability and pleasure here with a wide dynamic range. Finishes with marmalade and dried herbs, with some lemony