Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red and black fruit, spices, meat; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors a bit riper than aromas; medium finish, very juicy
Medium ruby; medium intensity aromas of red and black fruit, spices, meat; dry, medium acid, medium tannins, high alcohol, medium body, medium intensity flavors a bit riper than aromas; medium finish, very juicy
Feb 19th, 2020We adored this wine when we first tried it at Phantom Forest in Knysna. We tried the 2014 which we loved.
We adored this wine when we first tried it at Phantom Forest in Knysna. We tried the 2014 which we loved.
1 person found it helpfulFeb 18th, 2017
Emma had this 10 years ago
Emma had this 10 years ago
1 person found it helpfulFeb 16th, 2015
Intense, slightly tar'y, damson, plums and some fresh floral notes. Well judged in the mouth , juicy red and black fruits, tannin has a touch of oak but juicy acidity picks it up with a firm raspberry finish
Intense, slightly tar'y, damson, plums and some fresh floral notes. Well judged in the mouth , juicy red and black fruits, tannin has a touch of oak but juicy acidity picks it up with a firm raspberry finish
1 person found it helpfulJun 11th, 2014
Medium purple with tears. Nose of sweet berry fruit with black olive Tobacco and mocha. Some dusty leafy notes. Palate of juicy black berry fruits and damson plum. Full bodied with a long finish. Very good wine with cellaring potential.
Medium purple with tears. Nose of sweet berry fruit with black olive Tobacco and mocha. Some dusty leafy notes. Palate of juicy black berry fruits and damson plum. Full bodied with a long finish. Very good wine with cellaring potential.
Jul 21st, 2016
Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Light on the nose with cherries, vegetables, green pepper, earth, wood, plums, forest floor and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Tart and fruity on the palate, with sour cherries, strawberries, cranberries, oak, black currants, raspberries, vanilla, smoke, dirt and peppercorn.
Medium on the finish with soft tannins, peppercorn (and a weird aftertaste).
Nice everyday red that goes well with food. I paired it with goat cheese and artichoke flatbread.
Fermented in concrete and Matured in French oak for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
Dark ruby in color with a purple rim.
Light on the nose with cherries, vegetables, green pepper, earth, wood, plums, forest floor and black pepper.
Medium bodied with medium plus acidity.
Tart and fruity on the palate, with sour cherries, strawberries, cranberries, oak, black currants, raspberries, vanilla, smoke, dirt and peppercorn.
Medium on the finish with soft tannins, peppercorn (and a weird aftertaste).
Nice everyday red that goes well with food. I paired it with goat cheese and artichoke flatbread.
Fermented in concrete and Matured in French oak for 14 months.
14% alcohol by volume.
Fantastic balance! Outstanding wine
Fantastic balance! Outstanding wine
Jun 14th, 2015
First pinotage from South Africa! Interesting to learn about this varietal.
First pinotage from South Africa! Interesting to learn about this varietal.
Dec 4th, 2024Tons of acid, bright red tart cherries, plush/well rounded tannins, slight oak/spice, beautiful South African cab
Tons of acid, bright red tart cherries, plush/well rounded tannins, slight oak/spice, beautiful South African cab
Aug 23rd, 2024
Opened up after an hour or so, and improved over evening, nice red berry fruit and raspberry flavours with silky tannins some spice with nice length and aftertaste
Opened up after an hour or so, and improved over evening, nice red berry fruit and raspberry flavours with silky tannins some spice with nice length and aftertaste
Sep 19th, 2020