Great smokey nose, nice representation of Walla Walla Syrah w savory notes. — 9 years ago
Like St. Joseph! Elegant. — 10 years ago
Very nice blend. This winery was in my hit list to visit but just not enough time on our sa trip. Can get from cape ardor, France 44 or byerlys — 11 years ago
Beautifully classic Rhone blend with great hints of blackberry, cassis, candied cherry with great minerality, wet stone and white pepper notes. Good stuff! — 12 years ago
Round and strong. The attack and the body of the wine put the Syrah in the spotlight in all its specificities: both intense and fresh, with aromatic notes of violets, black fruits, spices, black olives, menthol, and leather. The finish is developed without being really long, letting out some gourmet peppery and herbaceous notes. A very gourmet wine for meat eaters, or Syrah enthusiasts (including me). Requires 2 good hours of ventilation. 2 years in the cellar will perfectly calm this youthful ardor which is nevertheless very appreciable.
Rond et costaud. L’attaque et le corps du vin mettent la Syrah a l’honneur dans toutes ses spécificités: à la fois intense et fraîche, avec les notes aromatiques de violette, fruits noirs, épices, olives noires, menthol, et cuir. La finale est développée sans être vraiment longue, laissant ressortir des notes poivrées et herbacées. Un vin très gourmand pour les mangeurs de viande, où les adeptes de la Syrah (dont je suis). Nécessite 2 bonnes heures d’aération. 2 ans de cave assagirons à merveille cette fougue de jeunesse néanmoins fort appréciable — 6 years ago
Just ordered more from Cape Ardor. — 8 years ago


Didn't visit this winery on last sa trip but got through cape ardor. Great dry Chardonnay. Had with salmon. Rated a top white sa wine for 2014 and they are right. Did drive by on my way to great white shark cage diving! — 11 years ago
Intensely fruity, charming nose. Confirmed on the palate with notes of ripe strawberries, cherries, floral notes of roses and slightly peppery. Little notes of aging, just the fruit well worked with little addition of sulfur. Beautiful youthful ardor that will certainly age wonderfully.
Nez charmeur intensément fruité. Confirmé en bouche avec des notes de fraise, cerise bien mûres, des notes florales de roses et légèrement poivrées. Peu de note d’élevage, juste le fruit bien travaillé avec peu d’ajout de souffre. Belle fougue de jeunesse qui vieillira certainement à merveille. — 6 years ago
My first poulsard, recommended by the amazing folks at Ardor natural wine in Portland, OR. Paired it with oysters and it was fantastic! — 8 years ago
Saw these baboons in these rocks outside franschook. Wine was as good as that memory. Got through cape ardor. Had w grilled shrimp and scallops — 10 years ago
One of the wineries we didn't get to because of time on our trip to Cape Town and wine country. So good. But happy can get from cape ardor and empire wine — 11 years ago
We had this wine at this winery with a great picnic lunch with josh and kirsti. Bought another bottle from cape ardor and had with family for easter ham. As good as remember. — 11 years ago
Renato Albuquerque
Vinho não muito escuro, mas não muito rubi. Não tem muito corpo, mas o aroma é bem intenso e amadeirado. Na boca as notas de madeira se destacam, mas com o ardor do álcool de forma intensa. Deixa um bom rastro e é bom de forma geral. — 4 years ago