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Business Development Belmont Wine Exchange, WSET Diploma candidate
9.3
New world fruit with an old world palate: clean yet earthy, with plums, redcurrants, bramble and herbaceous tomato lead, dried violets, tar, rubber (but not overly so) and a dusty, peppery lift. 2011 vintage. Cask matured 20 months. Beautifully matched on nose and palate; sleekly robust.
New world fruit with an old world palate: clean yet earthy, with plums, redcurrants, bramble and herbaceous tomato lead, dried violets, tar, rubber (but not overly so) and a dusty, peppery lift. 2011 vintage. Cask matured 20 months. Beautifully matched on nose and palate; sleekly robust.
It's easy to get stuck in to the rut of enjoying California wines (and I need to branch out to Oregon and Washington!), as we have access to some phenomenal New World US wines. In an effort to expand my knowledge, I began seeking out some South African wines, and @Greg Ballington knew just how to help. This is the first of 3 wines he sent (we did a wine swap) and a great start! This 2011 is drinking excellent right now, and I found it to drink just as well on the first day as it did the second. For the price, this is an awesome value. This is all red fruit like boysenberries and raspberries mixed with vegetal notes on the nose. The finish is full of herbs, red licorice and earthy undertones.
It's easy to get stuck in to the rut of enjoying California wines (and I need to branch out to Oregon and Washington!), as we have access to some phenomenal New World US wines. In an effort to expand my knowledge, I began seeking out some South African wines, and @Greg Ballington knew just how to help. This is the first of 3 wines he sent (we did a wine swap) and a great start! This 2011 is drinking excellent right now, and I found it to drink just as well on the first day as it did the second. For the price, this is an awesome value. This is all red fruit like boysenberries and raspberries mixed with vegetal notes on the nose. The finish is full of herbs, red licorice and earthy undertones.
Deep ruby red. Tons of earthiness on the nose with bell peppers, almost jalapenos and cherries. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Similar notes on the palate with earthiness, cherries and greenery. Long and lingering finish. This is an insane QPR and delicious SA Bordeaux blend. Drink till 2024.
Deep ruby red. Tons of earthiness on the nose with bell peppers, almost jalapenos and cherries. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) and full bodied. Similar notes on the palate with earthiness, cherries and greenery. Long and lingering finish. This is an insane QPR and delicious SA Bordeaux blend. Drink till 2024.
11' Rustenberg . Mostly Cabernet and Merlot... benefits with a long decanting. Absolutely old world meets new. Forest floor, tobacco, sweet black cherry, burnt wood. Nice & somewhat long finish. Many years in front of it.
11' Rustenberg . Mostly Cabernet and Merlot... benefits with a long decanting. Absolutely old world meets new. Forest floor, tobacco, sweet black cherry, burnt wood. Nice & somewhat long finish. Many years in front of it.
Second time trying this wine. Has gotten huge reviews from WA and WS especially for this price point (19.99). Color was ruby red with garnet edges. Nose had some light notes of barnyard, hay, dirt, green peppers and leather. Initially hit the front of my palate with some fruit, both dark and red fruits. Moderate tannins (6/10) with a moderate body that are not fully integrated yet. Moderate to long finish that lingers and is slightly vegetal. Rated this an 89 with potential to improve once it fully integrates.
Second time trying this wine. Has gotten huge reviews from WA and WS especially for this price point (19.99). Color was ruby red with garnet edges. Nose had some light notes of barnyard, hay, dirt, green peppers and leather. Initially hit the front of my palate with some fruit, both dark and red fruits. Moderate tannins (6/10) with a moderate body that are not fully integrated yet. Moderate to long finish that lingers and is slightly vegetal. Rated this an 89 with potential to improve once it fully integrates.
Not much to add to the other reviews. Very well balanced between nose and palate. Big fruit flavors with some underlying green pepper. Mild tannins. Great wine, great value
Not much to add to the other reviews. Very well balanced between nose and palate. Big fruit flavors with some underlying green pepper. Mild tannins. Great wine, great value
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
