Paarl, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
The nose shows ripe, powerful; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries & haunting blueberries. Sweet vanillin, black berry cola/licorice, granitic soils, black fruit tea, sweet, dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, leathery notes, just a touch of graphite with bright, dark, red, blue, purple and violet florals.
The body is full with meaty, dark, sticky tannins. The fruits are ripe with amazing florals. Dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries & haunting blueberries. Sweet vanillin, black berry cola/licorice, dark spices, granitic soils, black fruit tea, sweet, dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, leathery notes, just a touch of graphite with bright, dark, red, blue, purple and violet florals. The acidity again is perfect. The finish is balanced, elegant, beautiful, delicious, floral evolving into palate heating spice.
This one was exceptional! For around $65-$70, I would drink this over a number of similarly or more expensive Cabernets from more well know Cabernet regions.
Photos of; their vineyard during harvest, the granite soil structure of their vineyard, Our host, Sophia Hawkins and their Cellar Door facilities.
The nose shows ripe, powerful; dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries & haunting blueberries. Sweet vanillin, black berry cola/licorice, granitic soils, black fruit tea, sweet, dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, leathery notes, just a touch of graphite with bright, dark, red, blue, purple and violet florals.
The body is full with meaty, dark, sticky tannins. The fruits are ripe with amazing florals. Dark currants, blackberries, black raspberries, dark cherries, poached strawberries & haunting blueberries. Sweet vanillin, black berry cola/licorice, dark spices, granitic soils, black fruit tea, sweet, dark, rich soils, herbaceous notes, leathery notes, just a touch of graphite with bright, dark, red, blue, purple and violet florals. The acidity again is perfect. The finish is balanced, elegant, beautiful, delicious, floral evolving into palate heating spice.
This one was exceptional! For around $65-$70, I would drink this over a number of similarly or more expensive Cabernets from more well know Cabernet regions.
Photos of; their vineyard during harvest, the granite soil structure of their vineyard, Our host, Sophia Hawkins and their Cellar Door facilities.
Lovely bottle first bottle at dinner was weasel piss followed up@with this gem first night in South Africa
Lovely bottle first bottle at dinner was weasel piss followed up@with this gem first night in South Africa
1 person found it helpfulSep 16th, 2015Dark black booty colors. No pain. Slight Eidyn very bordeaux like nose. Good dad. Very interesting line solid core
Dark black booty colors. No pain. Slight Eidyn very bordeaux like nose. Good dad. Very interesting line solid core
1 person found it helpfulJan 19th, 2015
Guelor had this 12 years ago
Guelor had this 12 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJan 17th, 2015Very dark brooding wine, lots of deep bramble up front, good structure and smooth finish. Very tight on opening the bottle, needs decanting and at least 2-3 hrs to breath before drinking.
Very dark brooding wine, lots of deep bramble up front, good structure and smooth finish. Very tight on opening the bottle, needs decanting and at least 2-3 hrs to breath before drinking.
1 person found it helpfulOct 20th, 2014
Andrew had this 12 years ago
Andrew had this 12 years ago
1 person found it helpfulOct 16th, 2014
Very Napa-ish despite SA origin. Quality juice.
Very Napa-ish despite SA origin. Quality juice.
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2014Blaine had this 12 years ago
Blaine had this 12 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJul 30th, 2014
Eduardo had this 12 years ago
Eduardo had this 12 years ago
1 person found it helpfulJul 10th, 2014
V possibly the most exciting #Bordeaux blend I've ever tasted from #SouthAfrica via @vilafonte @bollewbroadbent
V possibly the most exciting #Bordeaux blend I've ever tasted from #SouthAfrica via @vilafonte @bollewbroadbent
1 person found it helpfulMay 11th, 2014