IDIOM by TAMMY is inspired by the Idiom Cape Blend.
IDIOM is about sensory exploration and being ‘expressive’ in nature. To launch the perfume in market, a dynamic private tasting session was held at Les Cascades in Bantry Bay that brought together sensory specialists from the coffee and perfume world with proprietor Alberto Bottega, son Roberto Bottega and wine sommelier Jorg Pfutzner to taste the Idiom wines. Particular attention was paid to find new ways of expressing the character of this unique South African wine and the perfume.
Alberto Bottega, Idiom Wines
PROPRIETOR TASTING NOTE:
“A velvety opulent wine made with the Cape’s own grape Pinotage (36%), blended with Cabernet sauvignon (48%), Merlot (10%) and Petit Verdot (6%). Intriguing multilayered aromas, flavours and textures. Cloves, sweet almonds, black cherries and cocoa reminiscent of black forest cake.”
David Donde, Origin Coffee
COFFEE SOMMELIER TASTING NOTE:
“The Cape Blend’s complexity, big mouth feel and enduring body, the ability to linger and hold ones attention with a long, enduring, pleasant aftertaste are the qualities needed in an espresso blend.”
Tammy Frazer, Frazer Parfum
PERFUMER TASTING NOTE:
“The Cape Blend has a deep red velvet start, with honeyed jasmine, earthy tuberose and full bodied cherries. Smoky smooth caramel with spicy undertones of nutmeg and the familiarity of time past with cinnemonic clove. Followed quickly by the herbaceous sage and violet leaf that develop but do not dominate. The wine actually reminds me of South Africa, a hint of fynbos and green vines. In my opinion comparable to a piece of music it would be something played on a violoncello. Considering the balanced weight of the wine, in flavour it is dense, abundant and evocative. The gourmand toffee and balsamic coconut is next apparent. The final accord is that of redcurrant buds, blackberry, juniper berries and cocoa. The chocolate tones are lasting with every seasoned sip.”
Jorg Pfutzner, Under the Influence, The Roundhouse, GolfandWein
WINE SOMMELIER TASTING NOTE
“This wine is a knock out! The nose displays complex black fruit aromas which are refined with salmiak candy, fennel and tar. Tightly packed with roasted wild herbs, pepper and creamy blackberries; this sweet full-bodied wine attacks and distributes a mouth-filling flavour array. The persistent and homogenous savoury finish impresses and supports a classy structure. This wine lives off its tension and balance rather than of brutal force.”
