Vintage 2020
Feb 27th, 2024Vintage 2016 / complex smell, pepper, cedar, tobacco, juicy
Vintage 2016 / complex smell, pepper, cedar, tobacco, juicy
Jun 18th, 2019Vintage 2014 - impressive wine with beautiful balance
Vintage 2014 - impressive wine with beautiful balance
1 person found it helpfulJun 23rd, 2017
A scintillating intersection of old world and new - Ronnie Mervis, 84 pts
A scintillating intersection of old world and new - Ronnie Mervis, 84 pts
1 person found it helpfulJul 17th, 2015
First tasted this wine at the winery in S. Africa. Spotted it here in NC. & picked up a few bottles. A fine Shiraz with herbal notes and a hint of smoke and pepper.
First tasted this wine at the winery in S. Africa. Spotted it here in NC. & picked up a few bottles. A fine Shiraz with herbal notes and a hint of smoke and pepper.
1 person found it helpfulDec 13th, 2014
Have always loved this #Shiraz from #SouthAfrica.
Very black olive color in the glass. Slow tears. Aromas are fragrant & rich. Blue/purple flowers with black cherry licorice and tobacco. High mint top notes, maybe parsley. Flavors of caramel, bitter cocoa, dry cherry and quick firm tannin. Some baking spices.
Have always loved this #Shiraz from #SouthAfrica.
Very black olive color in the glass. Slow tears. Aromas are fragrant & rich. Blue/purple flowers with black cherry licorice and tobacco. High mint top notes, maybe parsley. Flavors of caramel, bitter cocoa, dry cherry and quick firm tannin. Some baking spices.
Oct 16th, 2016
If I am being honest, I expected more from this. I wanted a bigger body with strong dark fruits and good structure. What we have here is a a lot of under-ripened blackberries and some vanilla with a mild structure. Missing the tannins I would want.
I like the spice and balance of oak, but I’m missing the good fruit flavors. It doesn’t drink like a Shiraz and I’m getting too much earth and nuttiness, which doesn’t suit it well.
If I am being honest, I expected more from this. I wanted a bigger body with strong dark fruits and good structure. What we have here is a a lot of under-ripened blackberries and some vanilla with a mild structure. Missing the tannins I would want.
I like the spice and balance of oak, but I’m missing the good fruit flavors. It doesn’t drink like a Shiraz and I’m getting too much earth and nuttiness, which doesn’t suit it well.
Aug 13th, 2014
Blackberry and black licorice spice very pretty bouquet some black earth smooth silky tannins. Very drinkable style simple but pleasant.
Blackberry and black licorice spice very pretty bouquet some black earth smooth silky tannins. Very drinkable style simple but pleasant.
Apr 24th, 2013
Sooo good especially knowing it’s from Chef Hilton and that I am drinking it with Lori in SG! Did I say it was refreshingly buttery? :)
Sooo good especially knowing it’s from Chef Hilton and that I am drinking it with Lori in SG! Did I say it was refreshingly buttery? :)
Aug 19th, 2023
Full bodied, warm, woody, perfect for date night.
Full bodied, warm, woody, perfect for date night.
Jan 22nd, 2022
South Africa
