Earthy and wet, with a hint of ash and smoke on the nose. Cherry cola pop after a good agitation. Great balanced tannins with a long smooth finish. After a good 20 minutes, the tannins mellowed and the finish held it’s ground. Shared a bottle at Wine DOC with Gail. — 7 years ago
This wine was a very nice surprise. It began a little heavy and opened up so nice! Plummy, dark fruits, a bit of mineral, smooth and very nice finish. — 8 years ago
Smoky, burnt firewood and ash on the nose. Aromas of dark red or black fruit, big tannins that mellow out with time. Had with char grilled strip steaks. — 5 years ago
Enjoyed a bottle with my brother and sister in law on a Capetown trip to Bo-Kaap. Great back story regarding the winemaker and the secret varietals used in this blend. Medium bodied red with aromas of dark cherry, cedar and smoke. Initial soft dry tannins opened up beautifully into softer, more mellow tannins after about 20 mins in the glass. Good luck guessing the varietals! — 6 years ago
Opens up nicely after a few minutes in the glass. Ruby red, some floral notes, soft tannins. Easy to drink with or without food. Eataly NYC. — 8 years ago
Very nice red blend. I laid this down for a couple years and pretty sure it would be good for a few more years. With or without food, it goes great with an episode of GOT. Distinctly earthy, a hint of smoke and subtle dark berries. — 6 years ago
Fruit forward in a new world way. Juicy strawberries with the slightest hint of oak. Easy drinking, relatively light. — 8 years ago
Dark fruit, smoky oak and the smallest hint of spice. Initially soft and supple. Surprising tannins with staying power. Eataly Chicago — 8 years ago
Opens up nicely in 15 or so minutes. Light berries, a little lime and some initial wet moss. Surprising finish with a nice spicy finish. — 8 years ago
Susan Walsh
Subtle currant and blackberry on the nose, something vegetal, maybe green pepper. Black pepper spice. Velvety tannins with a little juicy end. Even better as it opens up. — 3 years ago