Greg Ballington 
Becklyn Cellars
McGah Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2018
Medium greenish yellow. Fresh and vibrant nose with layers of melon, honeysuckle, apricot, Asian pear and a bit of citrus. Medium acidity (6.5/10) with a medium minus body. Clean palate with a bit of lemon, grapefruit and wet rocks. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2023.
Great pairing with The Feed and dumplings. — 6 months ago
Asara
Methode Cap Classique Brut White Blend 2016
Tons of tiny bubbles with a medium greenish yellow hue. Crisp and fresh on the nose with green apples, citrus, white flowers and clean. Well balanced acidity (6/10) and light bodied. Mix of lime and apples on the palate with clean minerality. Medium length finish. Drink till 2022. — 8 months ago
Asara
Bell Tower Collection Stellenbosch Petit Verdot 2006
Deep ruby red with garnet edges. Dark nose with truffles, cocoa, red cherries, dirty diapers and forest floor. Well rounded tannins (6/10) and medium plus bodied. Well rounded with layers mulberries, forest floors, spices and great acidity. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2024. — 5 months ago
Schalk Burger & Sons
Welbedacht Wine Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2005
Dinner at De Wijnhuis in downtown Stellenbosch. Great food and amazing wine list. Was shocked to see some older wines, very unusual in South Africa. Highly recommend.
Medium mix of ruby and garnet red. Ripe and plush nose with layers of sweet spices, black currants, cassis, plums and a touch of red earthiness. Fully integrated tannins (5.5/10) with a medium body. Good structure on the palate with some cedar, black currants, sweet tobacco and light dustiness. Great acidity with a lingering finish. Drink now. — 8 months ago
Darioush
Darius II Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2012
Deep purplish ruby red. A bit tight on the nose with dark gravel, baking spices and cassis. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and medium plus bodied. Balanced acidity with layers of graphite, blackberries, currants, Asian five spice, licorice and some blueberries. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2037. — 10 months ago
Herb Lamb Vineyards
HL Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2003
Medium ruby red with a little bit of sediment in the glass. Still quite dark and powerful on the nose and palate with notes of plums, crushed gravel, cassis, blackberries, baking spices and some tertiary notes like cedar and forest floor. Well rounded with medium plus tannins (6.5/10) and a medium plus to full bodied. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2022. — 10 months ago
Hout Bay Vineyards
Klasiek Hout Bay Champagne Blend 2016
Medium to light golden yellow with tiny bubbles. Layered nose with a bit of marzipan, lemon curd, stone fruits and brioche. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium minus bodied. Great citrus zest on the palate with a hint of yeast and tree fruits. Medium finish. Drink till 2025. — 5 months ago
Nyetimber
Brut Rosé Champagne Blend
Purchased at Hedonism Wines in London.
Bright salmon pink with bright bubbles. Rich nose with strawberry creme and shortbread. Medium acidity (6/10) and medium to medium plus bodied. A bit sweet on the palate from the bright red berries followed up by a hint of spice. Rounded and creamy with solid minerality. Medium plus finish. Drink till 2024. — 5 months ago
Cayuse Vineyards
Cailloux Vineyard Syrah 2011
Happy #winewednesday everyone! Since it’s #wawinemonth we decided to crack open this 2011 Cayuse Syrah from the Cailloux Vineyard.
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2011 Cayuse Syrah Cailloux Vineyard
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The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, Walla Walla Valley, Columbia Valley, Oregon, United States of America
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Beautiful Syrah which in 2011 was co-fermented with 5% Viognier from the Rocks District of Milton-Freewater in Oregon. Medium ruby red with some garnet hues. Layered nose with purple flowers, light baking spices, crushed rocks, raspberries and a bit savory. Medium plus tannins (7/10) and medium plus body. Love the funk and iron on the palate followed up by some red berries, smoked earth and white pepper. Long finish. Drink till 2025.
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94 Points
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Greg Ballington
Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog
Medium golden yellow in appearance. Well layered nose with white flowers, touch of wax, straw, stone fruits and citrus. Medium plus acidity (6.5/10) and medium bodied. Complex palate with wax, beeswax, honey, white flowers and citrus fruit. Long and lingering finish. Drink till 2029. — 5 months ago