
2018 KAAPSE VONKEL Brut Simonsig Estate
Stellenbosch South Africa 12.5% White
Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier.
The Kaapse Vonkel was the first traditional method sparkling wine produced in South Africa and it remains one of the best and certainly the best value. The classic Pinot Noir Chardonnay blend offering crisp bubbly refreshment but also a richer yeasty element that feels quite serious. For t...(read more)
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2018 INDABA WESTERN CAPE Chenin Blanc
Western Cape South Africa 13% White
Chenin Blanc.
Brilliantly made Chenin Blanc from the Western Cape. All about freshness here, with no oak whatsoever. Citrus and green apple on the nose that continues on the palate. For the price, this wine certainly over delivers. Lots of texture to the fruit, very well balanced with incredible racy ac...(read more)
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2018 BLANC DE MER Bouchard Finlayson
Stellenbosch South Africa 0% White
Riesling, Chardonnay.
Bouchard Finlayson's delightful blend, is light and easy, so instantly attractive and a joy to drink with stronger fish dishes or even Oriental flavours, or fresh enough to have just on its own with good company. The blend is mostly Riesling, with Viognier, Chardonnay, Sauvignon blanc and...(read more)
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2019 RUSTENBERG Sauvignon Blanc
Stellenbosch South Africa 13.5% White
Sauvignon Blanc.
The grapes for this were hand-picked in February 2019. Crushed, de-stemmed & pressed, then fermented in stainless steel. Aged for 2-3 months on the lees. The intrinsic Sauvignon Blanc characteristics of tropical fruits, melon and gooseberry, with underlying tones of pineapple and passi...(read more)
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2017 CABERNET FRANC Glass Collection Glenelly Estate
South Africa 0% Red
Cabernet Franc.
The nose entices with a character of dried thyme, oregano & Cape fynbos. The palate is dominated by aromas of dark cherries, blueberries and graphite, which gives it a great interest. The tannins are silky and the finish is long and smooth.
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2013 ESTATE RESERVE Glenelly Estate
South Africa 0% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Petit Verdot, Merlot.
This is the second tier red from Glenelly, made from Syrah blended with a mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Petit Verdot. Elegant, focused style, black fruit with clarrty cigar both as well as good dense sweet black fruit.
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2013 LADY MAY Grand Vin Glenelly Estate
South Africa 14.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2013 Lady May is a blend of 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Cabernet Franc, 4% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot matured in 100% new barriques for 24 months. It has a nicely detailed bouquet of blackberry, cedar and pencil lead aromas, and the Cabernet Franc component is quite expressive. The harm...(read more)
Neal Martin, www.vinous.com
2016 RUBICON Meerlust
Stellenbosch South Africa 14% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot, Merlot.
The 2016 Rubicon has an expressive nose of mulberry with subtle oak and red and brown spices. Comprised of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc and 3% Petit Verdot, the full-bodied palate is still tight and structured with a grippy, chewy edge, but elegance can be gained...(read more)
Anthony Mueller, The Wine Advocate
2018 RUSTENBERG John X Merriman
Stellenbosch South Africa 14.5% Red
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot.
Delicious and sophisticated echos of Bordeaux jump out of the glass. Great spice and plummy fruit work so well together - some richness - but never sweet - never overbearing,. This is a delicious 'Old School - New World' option. 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, 6% Petit Verdot, 2% Malbe...(read more)
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2018 GALPIN PEAK Pinot Noir Bouchard Finlayson
Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Walker Bay South Africa 0% Red
Pinot Noir.
Vinification: A total of eight vineyards, each with a unique contribution to the wine’s complexity, are picked by hand and cooled overnight, before being destemmed. Following fermentation by certified organic yeasts, each parcel was pressed individually and transferred to French oak barrel...(read more)
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2019 RUSTENBERG Straw Wine
South Africa 9.5%
Chenin Blanc. Half-bottles
Made in the traditional 'Passito' way this 'Straw Wine' is delicious, and a real bargain to boot. After picking the grapes - they are laid out on woven mats next to the winery to dry in the sunshine and intensify their flavour and sweetness, The results are incredibly satisfying - sweet, y...(read more)
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