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One Man Band Elgin Red Blend

9.142 ratings

8.92 pro ratings

Elgin, Cape South Coast, Western Cape, South Africa

Mourvedre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Viognier, Petit Verdot

Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Salami & Prosciutto, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Herbs, Chicken, Pungent Cheese, Turkey, Soft Cheese, Beans & Peas, Hard Cheese, Duck, Squash & Root Vegetables, Nuts & Seeds, Shellfish, Quinoa, Fish, Asian Cuisine, Veal, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, Onion

Top Notes For

8.9

Needs a few years to develope. Tannins a bit scattered.
Aroma: Shirazzy black pepper, plum, blackberry, herbal, black fruits, undergrowth
Taste: fruit forward, medium bodies, smooth and creamy, silky. Not much oak taste or aromas. Very prevalent notes of cassis and red fruits.

Needs a few years to develope. Tannins a bit scattered.
Aroma: Shirazzy black pepper, plum, blackberry, herbal, black fruits, undergrowth
Taste: fruit forward, medium bodies, smooth and creamy, silky. Not much oak taste or aromas. Very prevalent notes of cassis and red fruits.

Nov 27th, 2018

9.0

Unexpected. Fruity up front and then super smooth and easy to drink with moderate tannins. Could drink all night without a headache in the morning? We shall see..

Unexpected. Fruity up front and then super smooth and easy to drink with moderate tannins. Could drink all night without a headache in the morning? We shall see..

Oct 3rd, 2021

9.0

Delicious

Delicious

May 14th, 2021

Jacques Barkhuizen

10

Awesome wine !!!!!

Awesome wine !!!!!

Dec 1st, 2018

9.0

Such a good blend! Pepper and mint. Perfect with a good red meat!

Such a good blend! Pepper and mint. Perfect with a good red meat!

Apr 30th, 2018

9.0

Smooth with rolling tannin. Notes of bitter blackcurrant and pepper.

Smooth with rolling tannin. Notes of bitter blackcurrant and pepper.

Dec 21st, 2017

9.0

2015 vintage! Peach and acidity well balanced.

2015 vintage! Peach and acidity well balanced.

Oct 28th, 2017

Douglas Lavanture

9.2

Delightfully smooth. As someone else described, the tannins are a bit all over the place but so nice to drink.

Delightfully smooth. As someone else described, the tannins are a bit all over the place but so nice to drink.

Apr 15th, 2016

Rachel Caggiano

9.4

Wild. Spiky. As a South African wine should be.

Wild. Spiky. As a South African wine should be.

Dec 1st, 2015

Luis Arguero (@winefromAtoZ)

9.0

Awesome South African blend. Great nose. Perfect balance & structure. Need to find when I return home

Awesome South African blend. Great nose. Perfect balance & structure. Need to find when I return home

Nov 17th, 2015