Last of the twelve red wines at our annual DMV South African wine tasting. Deep purplish ruby red. Took some time to open up on the nose with cocoa, red plums, cassis and dark cherries. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with well integrated acidity. A bit lighter than expected on the body but gained some heftiness and weight with air. Full bodied with dark sweet spices, anise, black raspberries, dark berries, cocoa and blueberries. A touch creamy in the long finish. Drink till 2023.
Last of the twelve red wines at our annual DMV South African wine tasting. Deep purplish ruby red. Took some time to open up on the nose with cocoa, red plums, cassis and dark cherries. Medium tannins (6.5/10) with well integrated acidity. A bit lighter than expected on the body but gained some heftiness and weight with air. Full bodied with dark sweet spices, anise, black raspberries, dark berries, cocoa and blueberries. A touch creamy in the long finish. Drink till 2023.
Mar 5th, 2018
First time with Abries wines (a side from Knkp). Tried this first out of AP glass at work and showed wicked tannin. Few more hours and the zalto burg glass and it was a totally different wine. The alc that didn't show earlier now does tho. Ripe blk fruits, some heat, juicy full bodied with a lean towards old world. Might be my 1st ptg living in CA.
First time with Abries wines (a side from Knkp). Tried this first out of AP glass at work and showed wicked tannin. Few more hours and the zalto burg glass and it was a totally different wine. The alc that didn't show earlier now does tho. Ripe blk fruits, some heat, juicy full bodied with a lean towards old world. Might be my 1st ptg living in CA.
Jul 14th, 2018
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
