Vintage 2015 | chocolate, overripe plums, lots of bitters, excellent balance. One of the 101 wines to try before you die (Margaret Rand - lovely booklet)
Vintage 2015 | chocolate, overripe plums, lots of bitters, excellent balance. One of the 101 wines to try before you die (Margaret Rand - lovely booklet)
Jan 16th, 2024
Has similar qualities to young Chateauneuf du Pape. Wild blackberries, mint and lavender. Medium plus weight on the palate. Ripe tannins.
Has similar qualities to young Chateauneuf du Pape. Wild blackberries, mint and lavender. Medium plus weight on the palate. Ripe tannins.
Feb 25th, 2020
Accompanied dinner at Majeka Kitchen; Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, red cherry, rhubarb, blackberry, fynbos, earth; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; great with rich food, interesting, very good
Accompanied dinner at Majeka Kitchen; Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red currant, red cherry, rhubarb, blackberry, fynbos, earth; dry, high acid, medium tannins, medium alcohol, medium body, medium plus intensity flavors consistent with aromas; great with rich food, interesting, very good
Feb 18th, 2020
#Not yet at its prime. Juicy, black & red fruit. Spicy, cedar, leather and black pepper, wet stone, good acidity. Smooth and supple and showing class.
#Not yet at its prime. Juicy, black & red fruit. Spicy, cedar, leather and black pepper, wet stone, good acidity. Smooth and supple and showing class.
1 person found it helpfulJul 2nd, 2015
Rich, spicy, animal, peppery, juicy, and grippy, but not dirty. Excellent.
Rich, spicy, animal, peppery, juicy, and grippy, but not dirty. Excellent.
Oct 1st, 2016
Dark and serious, like Hamlet or Kylo Ren, with spicy notes, deep black currant flavors and wafting aroma of purple flowers. A wine that draws you in and does not let go.
Dark and serious, like Hamlet or Kylo Ren, with spicy notes, deep black currant flavors and wafting aroma of purple flowers. A wine that draws you in and does not let go.
Jan 18th, 2016
Swartland, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
