Second wine and first red wine of our annual DMV South Africa Tasting. Deep garnet core with brick edges. Layered nose with notes of chalk, dust, cedar, truffles, cherries and red currants. Medium tannins (5/10) and well balanced acidity. Medium bodied with dried cherries, a little stoney, dusty, light savory spices and some twigs on the palate. Medium length finish and well integrated. Drink now.
Second wine and first red wine of our annual DMV South Africa Tasting. Deep garnet core with brick edges. Layered nose with notes of chalk, dust, cedar, truffles, cherries and red currants. Medium tannins (5/10) and well balanced acidity. Medium bodied with dried cherries, a little stoney, dusty, light savory spices and some twigs on the palate. Medium length finish and well integrated. Drink now.
Mar 5th, 2018
Dark Black fruits on the nose, Bell pepper, Green tobacco, cocoa, coffee. Balanced, acidic, good length to the finish.
Dark Black fruits on the nose, Bell pepper, Green tobacco, cocoa, coffee. Balanced, acidic, good length to the finish.
Aug 2nd, 2017
Very sentimental wine we had at the winery on our honeymoon. Very fresh and fruity
Very sentimental wine we had at the winery on our honeymoon. Very fresh and fruity
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2014
Wonderful and complex
1 person found it helpfulSep 28th, 2014
Great choice by me 2007 was great. Need to find more
Great choice by me 2007 was great. Need to find more
1 person found it helpfulOct 5th, 2013
Very smokey. Smooth.
1 person found it helpfulAug 17th, 2013Black plum, cassis, bittersweet cocoa, and ripe and sweet green bell pepper. There's no sign of age in this wine.
Black plum, cassis, bittersweet cocoa, and ripe and sweet green bell pepper. There's no sign of age in this wine.
Oct 12th, 2015
Big wine, rich tannins, nice acidity, tobacco, leather, black fruits.
Big wine, rich tannins, nice acidity, tobacco, leather, black fruits.
Feb 22nd, 2015
Mason Balistreri 
Sommelier, International Wine Guild; Balistreri Vineyard; Sales, Joy Wine and Spirits
9.2
Lovely green pepper and cassis and mate tea showing on the nose. On the palate it immediately comes alive and with good acid and dark fruit. Tea tannins.
Lovely green pepper and cassis and mate tea showing on the nose. On the palate it immediately comes alive and with good acid and dark fruit. Tea tannins.
Feb 25th, 2014
Wonderful wine, lovely bouquet, excellent finish. Very smooth.
Wonderful wine, lovely bouquet, excellent finish. Very smooth.
Jun 15th, 2015
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
