Timothy Eustis

Wine Director, Red Lion Inn

9.2

The Syrah is prevalent. In a good way. Adds a purpley element that is charming. Soft tannins. Long finish — a month ago

David meijer

9.0

1000 kg snoei en tuinafval verwerkt vandaag; dan lust je wel wat.
Deze heilige Ribeira is een mooi zachte, mild exotische witte wijn. Zwak mineralig, peer, limoen, granny smith. Zachte zuren ondanks jonge leeftijd. Prima! — 5 years ago

Chris Anton

8.9

Great cab to enjoy during special moments. — 7 years ago

Brendan Baker

8.9

Lemon, orange, almond shortbread, med body and med acid. Ridiculously cheap off the wine list and with 6 yrs of age 👌 — 7 years ago

Goose

9.5

I love this wine.
Bold and smooth. — 7 years ago

Michelle Pautz

9.2

2008 vintage. Fabulous. Big mouth flavor. Earthy. Fruity. — 8 years ago

Adam Knoerzer

9.2

Stellar Cinsault that paired wonderfully with duck at Rust en Vrede. — 8 years ago

Philip May

9.0

Agree with the other comments, a really beautiful Rose reminiscent of a great Provance. — 9 years ago

Sipping Fine Wine

9.1

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. — 4 months ago

Peter Coulthard

10

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. — 5 years ago

Carter White

8.9

Very good. Full bodied with nice structure and balance. Smokey, meaty, earthy, with a hint of fruit. Flavorful but lacking umph. — 7 years ago

Kobus Theron

9.0

This was a pleasant surprise! Enjoyed the taste of 2016 vintage. — 7 years ago

Sean Driscoll

9.3

Raclette night. Closed out the night with this decanted beauty. Plum and prune nose with cedar box and some forest floor notes. Still a lot of fruit and life, integrated soft tanins and great acid. — 7 years ago

John Maher

9.8

Single block of Syrah aged 18 months in French oak and another 14 in bottle before release. Great aroma and full without causing pucker — 8 years ago

M Mbangwa

9.1

Very nice! — 8 years ago

Will Stanley

9.4

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..! — 5 years ago

Meg Herring

8.9

Lighter body that I expected! I like that but worth noting. Very cherry forward — both red and black. — 7 years ago

Michael H

9.1

Storm bros.... both great — 7 years ago

Daniel Tredoux

9.6

OK, not totally what expected... — 7 years ago

Greg Ballington

Co-Founder of Millennial Drinkers Wine Blog

9.1

@Delectable Wine this is the 2013 Silverthorn Wines Cape Winemakers Guild Big Dog IV Méthode Cap Classique.

Our first time every at the Cape Winemakers Guild Auction and we will make sure to come back! (Tasting was on 9/28/18).

Second wine at the Friday Auction Tasting for the Cape Winemakers Guild and last sparkling wine. This is a sparkling wine (Methode Cap Classique) made by John Loubser from the Western Cape. Made up of 60% Pinot Noir and 40% Chardonnay as well as aged on the lees for 51 months before 9 more months in bottle and prior to disgorgement. Only 73 cases produced and only 42 being auctioned in 2018.

Light greenish yellow in appearance with tiny bubbles. Mute on the nose with a bit of lemon, light sweet spices, kiwi and limestone. Moderate acidity (7/10) and rich palate. Creamy mouthfeel with layers of spices, green apples, citrus fruits, white flowers and mouth watering minerality. Long and lingering finish.

$$ - Tasted at the Cape Winemakers Auction. Average bid at auction was R4,410.00 ($51.94 a bottle) a case. Highest bid was R6,200.00 ($73.02 a bottle) and lowest bid was R3,000.00 ($35.33 a bottle).

#silverthornwines #mcc #methodecapclassique #southafrica #cwgauction #sparkling
— 8 years ago

with Sean and India