Saturday night with Bordeaux blend from South Africa,paired with friends & their own ‘asado ( Argentine grill of chorizo, entricot, & sirloin; salad w tomato, jicama etc). Plenty of black fruits, cassis, & smokiness, all reflected in nose & palate. With air becomes quite long & elegant. Great concentration but balanced. Well done. Should I be surprised? Haven’t tasted a higher end cuvée from S Africa in eons so my data points are ancient, but yes, surprised
Saturday night with Bordeaux blend from South Africa,paired with friends & their own ‘asado ( Argentine grill of chorizo, entricot, & sirloin; salad w tomato, jicama etc). Plenty of black fruits, cassis, & smokiness, all reflected in nose & palate. With air becomes quite long & elegant. Great concentration but balanced. Well done. Should I be surprised? Haven’t tasted a higher end cuvée from S Africa in eons so my data points are ancient, but yes, surprised
Jul 21st, 2024
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blackberry leaf, hint of eucalyptus.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, tart underripe fruit, anise, peppercorn, earthy. Tart finish.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5
Deep ruby-purple color.
Aromas of cassis, blackberry leaf, hint of eucalyptus.
Dry. Flavors of cassis, tart underripe fruit, anise, peppercorn, earthy. Tart finish.
Intensity: 4/5
Complexity: 3/5
Balance: 3/5
Finish: 3/5
Oct 3rd, 2023
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
