South Africa

Bright, fruit-filled Cabernet Franc which has nice echoes of the Loire about it with grassy hints on the edges of the red berry characters. Nice for simple suppers, over-loaded pizzas, a simple brai. This can even take a...(read more)

The 2022 John X Merriman is Rustenberg's estate blend that changes each year, either Merlot- or Cabernet-driven, this year the latter. This was late-picked and matured for 20 months in barrels, with 30% new oak. It has a...(read more)

For the 2022 rendition of Rebellie, the grapes were sourced from two neighbouring farms on the Swart River road just outside of Botriver. The first pick was from a new block on a farm called Nabot and the second pick fro...(read more)

Mid crimson. Deliciously pure red fruit – cherries, red plums – with a smoky, stony mineral note and high-toned floral character. Fresh, framing tannins on the mid-weight palate. Lifted acidity, with fruit, minerality, h...(read more)

A crisp, fresh and pure pinot noir that has cranberry, redcurrant and orange aromas. It’s medium-bodied, superclean and bright. Drink now.

A spicy, rich and flavorful pinot noir that has aromas of burnt orange peel, toast, roasted plums, sage and grilled mushrooms. It’s medium- to full-bodied with fine-grained tannins and an elegant frame, remaining bright...(read more)

The 2022 Cabernet Sauvignon Peter Barlow comes from a parcel on the mountainous foothills that is not vinified every year (it was not made in 2016 because of fire, nor in 2014/2023 due to wet conditions.) It matured for...(read more)

Jean Smit's Cabernet Sauvignon is a 75/25 combination of grapes from Flottenberg and the cooler part of the Helderberg. Aged in 60% new oak and larger Austrian foudres, it's refreshingly medium-bodied style, with layers...(read more)

Jean Smit is a Syrah nut who can turn his hand to Cabernet Franc too. This comes from a 19-year-old block at Mooiplaas in the Bottelary Hills and is all about perfume, freshness and finesse, showing aromas of graphite, o...(read more)

A very fresh and elegant syrah that has fragrant thyme, sour-cherry, wild-raspberry and balsamic aromas. It’s medium-bodied, silky and bright. Delightful. Drink now or hold.