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Mocholate Malbec 2016

Vineyard. Lovely after a few more years lying since we last tried it. Chocolatey undertones come out in this smooth but full bodied Malbec. — 5 months ago

Vrede en Lust

Barrique Sémillon Sauvignon Blanc 2015

Direct from Vineyard. Possibly the best bottle of white have had - complex, oaky but smooth, buttery and nutty notes, mineral crisp finish. Delightful. Love it. — 4 years ago

Rust en Vrede

Cabernet Sauvignon Cwg Single Vineyard Stellenbosch 2017

Great cab to enjoy during special moments. — 5 years ago

Vrede en Lust

Casey's Ridge Kogelberg Chenin Blanc 2013

Lemon, orange, almond shortbread, med body and med acid. Ridiculously cheap off the wine list and with 6 yrs of age 👌 — 5 years ago

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Rust en Vrede

Estate Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

Deep Ruby color with aromas of dark black fruits, smoky herb and woody pepper spice. On the palate flavors of blackberry and plum with cacao, burnt tobacco, vanilla and black pepper. Firm tannins, medium+ finish with fruit and spicy smoky oak ending. Will age a bit, 750 cases imported. — 8 months ago

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Rust en Vrede

Estate Vineyard Stellenbosch Merlot 2016

Lighter body that I expected! I like that but worth noting. Very cherry forward — both red and black. — 5 years ago

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Estate Vineyards Stellenbosch Syrah 2014

Very good. Full bodied with nice structure and balance. Smokey, meaty, earthy, with a hint of fruit. Flavorful but lacking umph. — 5 years ago

Rust en Vrede

Estate Red Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2017

Great fruit and finish — 10 months ago

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Storm Wines (South Africa)

Vrede Pinot Noir 2018

Some wines knock you off your feet immediately, while others take time to do so. Storm Wines’ 2018 ‘Vrede’ Pinot Noir initially took a lot of examination, and changed dramatically between the hour’s decant I’d given it and the following 2-3 hours of drinking. At first, the very vibrant aromas of this young Pinot from South Africa’s esteemed Hemel-en-Arde valley were reminiscent of a pungent negroni, with a touch of Parma Violet and star anise. With time, however, these slightly confected qualities gave way to an impressive savoury bouquet of cranberry, rooibos, beef blood, iron and bitter orange (that Campari scent stuck around, and all the better for it). The palate, in this wine’s case, was even more impressive, continuing to display a savoury profile with a fabulous, zesty mouthfeel and supple tannins.

All in all, this is a beautifully fragrant, youthful PN with a bright future ahead. South Africa isn’t exactly known for its old vines (some Chenin aside), and those of Storm’s were only planted in 2008. Exciting things, then, for this winery. Everyone’s perception of value is different, but at £32/bottle here, it’s easy to recommend getting a case or two.

94+

PS. An added comment - I love the understated labels of Storm‘s wines, but I do wish they’d go back to the wax seal of previous vintages. Wax over foil every day of the week for me..!
— 3 years ago

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Storm

Vrede Storm Hemel-en-Aarde Chardonnay 2017

Storm bros.... both great — 5 years ago

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