Bodegas El Montecillo Sa

Di Costanzo

Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

Rob N
9.3

Another great cab from Di Costanzo. I get more mineral and less fruit in this one than the Farella. Almost like an Italian-style wine. — 4 years ago

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DuMOL

Montecillo Vineyard Old Vines Cabernet Sauvignon 2015

Cranberry and dried herbs on the nose. Smoke, leather and. Spice. Plush, velvety finish. #dumol #moonmountaindistrict — 5 years ago

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Bodegas Montecillo

Rioja Tempranillo

Very nice at the price point. Compares well to Campo Viejo — 6 years ago

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2012

Shay A
9.2

In appearance, I would have called this Napa as it had a deep purple rim but once you smelled it, it was South African through and through. Though I’ve only had a limited experience with SA wines, I’ve normally gotten a unique smell, reminiscent of smoked rubber. A lot of potpourri to this too. Black fruits (blackberries, cassis) with an herbal and tannic/slightly chalky finish. Well made. — 6 years ago

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Hugh O'Riordan

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Shay, I’ve been to SA wine country twice. Sometimes the wine has a burnt match taste. I do t know why
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Looking forward to visiting next month.
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I’ve asked winemakers about this burnt rubber note .
I’ve gathered information about ‘ warmer than one might want’ fermentation temps. A By product of yeast making alcohol in warmer ferments.

Sadie Family

Treinspoor Swartland Tinta Barocca 2015

Different than most SA wines I’ve had. Range of berries — red blue and black — and nice earthiness. — 7 years ago

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Shaw and Smith

Adelaide Hills Shiraz 2009

This is the 2009 Shaw and Smith Shiraz not the Chardonnay at the Shaw & Smith comparative Shiraz tasting. Lovely nose of savoury plum. No whole bunch which the 2015 and later vintages now employ. Richer and more traditional SA Shiraz in the 2009. — 8 years ago

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Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Stellenbosch Pinotage Blend 2018

Part of a SA wine tasting. — 4 years ago

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Anne et Jean-Francois Ganevat

Le Sa Vient D'où? White Blend

More a traditional white blend than the other cuvées. Still some skins but in the background. Halibut tacos. NV — 5 years ago

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Camino Cellars

Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Again, lip smacking cassis and brambly fruit, all integrated into an classically flavored and varietal correct CS. Gorgeous savory and herbal character, leather, tobacco, cedar and minerals. Pliant on all front, pure silk with a rustic kiss, I rarely find CS this drinkable 😄 — 6 years ago

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Sami-Odi

SA 54-354 Hoffman Dallwitz Syrah 2016

Mike R
9.6

Hello and sit up - this bad boy wine is in the room - fruit boom - and complex - thank you again @Shawn R — 6 years ago

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Shay A

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So good!
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Most welcome!
9.5

Petaluma

Hanlin Hill Riesling 2011

Pale lemon in colour. Aromas of talc and citrus Very good palate intensity in the Lime Citrus spectrum. 2011 was a difficult year for Reds in SA but Whites fared a lot better. Probably at least another 5 years of good drinking ahead. — 7 years ago

Ira, Anthony and 9 others liked this

Domaine Buronfosse

Se Kwa Sa Pinot Noir blend

Black currant, structure, electricity, tartness, energy. All the adjectives. — 8 years ago

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Bedrock Wine Co.

Montecillo Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

These Bedrock cabs are hard to beat for the $ — 8 years ago

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Guillaume Reynouard

K' Sa Tête Vin de France Pineau d'Aunis 2018

LOVE. Loire might be my favourite French region.

Some green pepper on the nose. Dangerously drinkable. Food friendly. Went well with spiced ground beef and rice, but this red would be a good companion for red or white meat, Indian dishes, or on its own.
— 5 years ago

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Bodegas Montecillo

Viña Cumbrero Rioja Tempranillo 2010

Has an orangey hue. Oaky smell, tobacco, dusty, smells like grandmas basement during poker night. Taste is AGGRESSIVE. Literally tastes like a poker night. Super tannic. Oak. Ripe Plum, acidity makes it almost lemony at the end. Burn up front but no burn going down. — 6 years ago

Bodegas Montecillo

Gran Reserva Selección Especial Tempranillo 1981

Mogen Rioja som fått ligga till sig på flaska i decennium. Doften är mäktig. Plommon, mörka bär, oliver och vanilj. Smaken har tydlig ålder och den initiala fatlagringen känns. Mogna plommon, svart te, dill, grön paprika, kakao, örter, anis. En fint avslut med antydan av tanin. — 7 years ago

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Cramele Recas Sa.

Werewolf Merlot

What a pleasant surprise... was on sale and gave ur a try.... liked it a lot:) — 7 years ago

Corte Zovo

Ripasso Sa' Solin Valpolicella Corvina Blend 2014

Easy drinking, prune and caramel on the palate, the finish makes it yummy. — 7 years ago

Bodega y Viñedos de José Quattrocchi SA

Quattrocchi Malbec 2015

Smooth, full. Tiny bit of a sweet taste. — 8 years ago