Cape Rouge
Domaine de Bellivière (Eric Nicolas)
Rouge-Gorge Coteaux Du Loir Pineau d'Aunis 2022
This was a by-the-glass favorite at the Loire property where we stayed. Biodynamic Pinot d’Aunis. Lots of wild red berries complicated by earthy, peppery and floral tones — 2 months ago
Kanonkop Estate
Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2018
Bordeaux Blend- Cabernet Sauvignon 70%, Cabernet Franc 15%, Merlot 15% 2018 was wet season and this impacted the normally bold style.
It is still full bodied - deep ruby red colour - but t’s a more lighter, elegant classic style, with blackcurmat red berry and cassis. So what is lost in power is replaced by a more refined and elegant wine.
— 2 months ago
Peter Michael Winery
Le Moulin Rouge Pinot Noir 2023
[Tasted on May 25, 2025 at The Optimist in Nashville with Jay]
Wine is from Pisoni Vineyard in Santa Lucia Highlands. Cherry, blackberry and red plum fruit, with baking spices, caramel and violets. — 19 days ago
Danilo Thomain
Enfer D'Arvier Petit Rouge 2011
Minerals, plums, dark berries — 2 months ago
Meerlust
Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016
Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 2 months ago
De Toren
Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2015
Husky and tannic, dark fruit and tobacco box. Good but probably need even more age to round off. — a month ago
Cederberg
Bukettraube 2023
I don’t know of any other producers who make a single-varietal wine from this obscure grape, but this wine is still fairly easy to find, an observation that is not difficult to understand. This wine is just plain delicious. Year after year it is in my top two or three white wines. Very aromatic, it boasts an abundance of fruity and floral aromas. On the palate, flavors of lychee and dried apricot reveal a subtle sweetness that is hard to resist. 100% Bukettraube. 4/13/25. — 2 months ago
David White
Always a great choice with a good Porterhouse Steak
It’s a regular goto choice and at 7yrs this 2018 pinotage is maturing nicely.
— 25 days ago