Sun Of Africa

Ken Forrester

The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2024

I love Chenin Blanc. And South Africa is a master of Chenin Blanc. The FMC never disappoints. Vanilla a cream and passion fruit. Complex. — 2 months ago

Barny and Tom liked this

Mvemveraats

De Compostella Cabernet Franc Blend 2017

Ming L
9.2

From the excellent 2017 Stellenbosch vintage, this Bordeaux blend leans into its Cabernet Franc (43%) core. Aromas of blackcurrant, plum, and graphite are lifted by a herbal edge. The fresh bell pepper note is quite distinct initially and might be off putting for some. The palate is structured yet balanced, with fine tannins and bright acidity supporting ripe but controlled fruit. Subtle iron and tobacco nuances add depth.

Will continue to improve in the bottle and drink beautifully the next 10-15 years.
— 5 months ago

Tom liked this

Neethlingshof Estate

Short Story Collection The Owl Post Stellenbosch Pinotage 2018

Dark ruby red color, some purple edges, with aromas of dark fruits and sweet spice. On the palate flavors of black cherry and blackberry with vanilla, cedar and cinnamon spice. Fine tannins, medium+ finish ending with fruit, cedar and spice. — 7 months ago

Daniel, Dawn and 2 others liked this

MAN Family Wines

Free-Run Steen Coastal Region Chenin Blanc 2024

Pale straw color.
Aromas of subtle citrus, herbaceous.
Dry. Flavors of snap peas, creamy lemon, soft tropical fruits underlying.

Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 2/5
Balance: 4/5
Finish: 4/5
— a year ago

Cederberg

Bukettraube 2013

Touch of sweetness at first glance, perish and strong sensation after taste — 3 years ago

Ancillary Cellars

Sun Chase Vineyard Pinot Noir 2018

Light on its feet, with loads of cherries. Started out a bit dusty, but the fruit began to shine after an hour decant. — 5 years ago

David, Ron and 7 others liked this

Klein Constantia

Vin de Constance Natural Sweet Muscat à Petits Grains 2018

Mary H
9.3

An explosion of apricot flavor. Round and smooth, heavy weight, with sufficient but not overt acidity. A beautiful sweet wine. — 2 months ago

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2006

Wine 1500 🙈 ; opened for World Cup starting 2026 Mexico and South Africa; The cork popped off…; but still managed to get the fine juice out 😉; Vintage 2006, just like the „Summer Fairy Tale“ of the World Cup in Germany; and the wine leaves you wanting more „mehr Lust“, beautifully aged, fine fruit 😋 Wishing everyone a wonderful and peaceful World Cup — 3 months ago

Dave, Angelo and 2 others liked this

Ataraxia

Chardonnay 2022

Vintage 2022 | high acidity and curious light hint of sweetness | — 6 months ago

Paul, Brian and 3 others liked this

Boekenhoutskloof

The Chocolate Block Cinsault Blend

Really good wine but remembered it better. Maybe I aerated it too well but lacked some of its usual smooth punch. — 8 months ago

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Deep Ruby with slightly lighter ruby edge nose and palate of dark cherry flavours with some vanilla and tobacco flavours
Still maturing but will last a long time.
Great accompaniment to a NY cut steak. Should further mature for a decade or more.

— a year ago

Tom, Bob and 3 others liked this

Springfield Estate

The Work of Time Red Blend 2015

Beautiful blend. Can't go wrong for the money — 5 years ago

Cape of Good Hope Wine Co

Natte Valleij Cinsault 2017

Again great value. Tastes like a better Pinot. — 6 years ago

Daniel P., Stuart and 8 others liked this

Sadie Family

T'Voetpad White Blend 2023

One of the best whites out there. — 3 months ago

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Kanonkop Estate

Cabernet Sauvignon 2019

Classic well structured Cab Sauvignon at 7 years entering the twilight zone- clean and expressive flavours of cedar tobacco and pencil shavings and earthy traits . This seems to be developing better than 2018 which I must try again for comparison. — 6 months ago

Andrew, Tom and 1 other liked this

Southern Right

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinotage

Fruit forward, medium bodied, some acid, spice, a splash of tannin. Well rounded! So worth your time. — 6 months ago

Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage 2016

Deep ruby colour with lighter crimson rim, nose of red/black fruits with savoury notes.
Smooth and silky tannins and really well integrated at 9 years.
Beautiful on palate with good aftertaste and a lingering finish.
— a year ago

Rick, Tom and 4 others liked this

Boekenhoutskloof

Paarl Syrah 2020

Vintage 2020 | lots of power with velvety structure — 3 years ago

Berry, Daniel and 11 others liked this

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Swartland Red Rhone Blend 2017

Jeremy Shanker
9.2

Such a cool wine, and a one of a kind blend. — 5 years ago

Andrew, Daniel P. and 10 others liked this

Spier

21 Gables Pinotage 2016

Rob N
9.0

2016. Solid pinotage. Lots of secondary flavors like meat, game, and raisin even though the wine is relatively young. — 6 years ago

Rob and Brendan liked this