
2019 DAMASCENE Semillon Franschhoek
South Africa
13.5%
White
Sémillon.
The Sémillon is waxy, limy, fresh and beautifully polished.
Michael Fridjhon
2019 DAMASCENE Cabernet Franc Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa
13%
Red
Cabernet Franc.
The 2019 Cabernet Franc is even better than the 2018: floral, spicy, linear and savoury, food friendly and happily without the overt herbal notes that mar so many other - more overworked - examples.
Michael Fridjhon
2018 DAMASCENE Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa
14%
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon.
This is a triumph! Unmistakeably Cabernet Sauvignon on the nose - but with added charm and super inviting, gently floral and then the beautifully polished generous core of fruit - all in the Cabernet Spectrum, but just g...(read more)
L&S
2019 DAMASCENE Syrah Stellenbosch
Stellenbosch South Africa
12.5%
Red
Syrah.
The Stellenbosch Syrah has the feel and perfume of the northern Rhone.
Michael Fridjhon
2019 DAMASCENE Syrah W.O. Cederberg
Western Cape South Africa
13.5%
Red
Syrah.
Matured in foudre. Dark berries, olive tapenade, black pepper and a little earthiness on the nose. The palate has dense fruit to go with a lovely line of acidity and tannins that are firm in the best sense, the finish su...(read more)
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