Just “Ordinary” drink now. No aging benefit.
Just “Ordinary” drink now. No aging benefit.
Apr 9th, 2022
Smells of Smokey game.
The smoked meat cones through, with mint, anise, red berry. Herbaceous and deep, if you can get past the tart lemon acids and gripping tannins that wrap this wine up. Certainly one of the better I have had from a little known of South Africa’s wine regions, the coastal.
Great at cellar temp, and with a couple of hours of air.
Smells of Smokey game.
The smoked meat cones through, with mint, anise, red berry. Herbaceous and deep, if you can get past the tart lemon acids and gripping tannins that wrap this wine up. Certainly one of the better I have had from a little known of South Africa’s wine regions, the coastal.
Great at cellar temp, and with a couple of hours of air.
Aug 5th, 2018
Thus far my foray into South African wines has been disappointing at best. But this....exceeded my disappointment. Bitter, harsh with an aftertaste burnt hair. Maybe with age it may improve but that doesn’t help me here and now.
Thus far my foray into South African wines has been disappointing at best. But this....exceeded my disappointment. Bitter, harsh with an aftertaste burnt hair. Maybe with age it may improve but that doesn’t help me here and now.
Jan 30th, 2020
2016 vintage
Nov 21st, 2019
Nose; Dark jammy fruit and chocolate. Taste; Front - Muted Red fruits more depth than sweetness. Middle - Dark chocolate, dates, flowing into coffee bitterness.End; Graphite with sizeable tannins. Enjoyed with Prime Rib, Mashed Parsnips and Demi Glacé
Nose; Dark jammy fruit and chocolate. Taste; Front - Muted Red fruits more depth than sweetness. Middle - Dark chocolate, dates, flowing into coffee bitterness.End; Graphite with sizeable tannins. Enjoyed with Prime Rib, Mashed Parsnips and Demi Glacé
Sep 29th, 2018
This is a well executed Bordeaux blend from South Africa. Aromas of black fruit, leather and smoke. It offers solid structure with firm tannins. A great buy at the $10 price point. Pair with grilled meats!
This is a well executed Bordeaux blend from South Africa. Aromas of black fruit, leather and smoke. It offers solid structure with firm tannins. A great buy at the $10 price point. Pair with grilled meats!
Jul 4th, 2018
Exceptional for $15 Conplex, medium bodied wine. On the nose I get violets, lavender, and leather. Wine takes a complete turn with leather, tobacco, and bell pepper. Delicious on it's own, or carne asada or steak. Something with spice. Not the best wine in the world but an amazing value for $15
Exceptional for $15 Conplex, medium bodied wine. On the nose I get violets, lavender, and leather. Wine takes a complete turn with leather, tobacco, and bell pepper. Delicious on it's own, or carne asada or steak. Something with spice. Not the best wine in the world but an amazing value for $15
Jun 17th, 2018
Good, nothing great
May 31st, 2018
Dark fruit, tobacco leaf and little funk. Decent, but not remarkable.
Dark fruit, tobacco leaf and little funk. Decent, but not remarkable.
Mar 25th, 2018
Good wine for a 6 month anniversary present
Good wine for a 6 month anniversary present
Feb 7th, 2018
South Africa
