Stellenbosch Farmers' Winery

Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Rustenberg remonte au début de la colonisation par les Hollandais dans la région du Cap en Afrique du Sud. On produit du vin depuis 1892 sans interruption. La cuvée John X Merriman porte le nom d’un ancien propriétaire qui devint premier ministre de la colonie du Cap. C’est un assemblage bordelais, médocain avec une prédominance de cabernet sauvignon, en 2021. Les cépages varient d’une année à l’autre, il y avait du Cabernet Franc et beaucoup de Merlot il y a quelques années. Il a passé 20 mois sous fût de chêne français. Le 2021 est encore jeune avec une belle robe rubis. Le nez est franc avec des effluves de fruits rouges, framboise et de fruits noirs, cassis. La bouche est tout à fait agréable, les tanins sont souples. Le corps est moyen. La finale est longue sur des saveurs de chocolat et de prune et un soupçon d’épices. Il fait partie des 1001 vins qu'il faut avoir goûtés. — 2 days ago

Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Pinotage 2022

Joe L.
9.2

First pinotage from South Africa! Interesting to learn about this varietal. — a month ago

Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Cape Blend 2021

Juicy and structure - fun — 3 months ago

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Medium deep , ruby centre and ruby rim . Dark blackberry , spicy tobacco , earthy currants , coffee . On the palate quite dark fruit focused , blackcurrant , blackberry , dark cherry . With time in the glass this seems to show a bit more of the earthy , tobacco notes also present on the nose. Quite high fresh acidity , slightly gritty tannins , quite good tobacco tinged finish . This is showing well now but will age well for a further decade — 16 days ago

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Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2014

Goede geur, prikkelt een beetje, frisse en luchtige wijn, goede nasmaak die wat blijft hangen — 20 days ago

De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2003

Wow. A truly wonderful delicious Bordeaux blend from South Africa -no less. My first from this country. 2003 vintage still bringing it. Near perfect Harmony with a lush delicious mouth feel with a long finish.  — 3 months ago

Tokara

Director's Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

2012 drank in 2025 is perfectly aged with fruit and wood balanced out, softened tannins, still spices and berries expression well — 5 days ago

Waterford Estate

The Jem Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

start to really like south africa wines. perfumedand a combination of napa valley and pomerol. blue fruit, red dates, goji berry and herbal. quite smooth. — 17 days ago

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Ken Forrester

Petit Stellenbosch Pinotage 2023

A bit of a red fruit, then smoke and petrol. Nice, pleasant acidity. — 2 months ago

Glenelly Estate

Lady May Cabernet Sauvignon Petit Verdot 2017

Dark and brooding, the flagship 2017 Lady May from Glenelly is effusive from the first pour, with aromas of black cherry, purple herbs, baking spice and chocolate. The palate is distinctly savoury, with a spicy quality that represents quite a contrast from prior vintages. This is an altogether quite serious offering and perhaps lacks the glossy suave character of, say, the 2015, which I prefer at this stage. But this should be absolutely fantastic in around 5-10 years’ time and I can’t wait to try it again. — 3 months ago

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