Cape Five

Boekenhoutskloof

The Wolftrap Syrah Blend 2023

Light color. Rusty red. Smells like rosehip tea and hibiscus. Flavors a pretty complex and intriguing. Has a bit of a citrus (blood orange) side. Fine and full finish. This is a complex and nice balanced rule of red. — 9 months ago

Douglas and ESF liked this

Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Stellenbosch Pinotage Blend 2024

Majestic - really nice, a little different. Quite strong — a year ago

Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Sauvignon Blanc - Sémillon Blend 2018

Delectable Wine
9.1

Brilliant silver-straw. Lime zest, honeysuckle, succulent herbs and chalky minerals on the incisive nose. Dry, tightly focused and lithe on the palate, offering intense citrus and orchard fruit flavors that reveal a hint of waxiness and a refreshingly bitter quinine note. Shows a delicate touch and finishes clean, nervy and quite long, with resonating mineral character and a hint of lemon thyme. (Josh Raynolds, Vinous, July 2021)
— 4 years ago

Excelsior

Breede River Valley Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Really good, paid $8. Bought a couple bottles January 2019, need to get more. — 7 years ago

Miranda Ganzer
with Miranda

Boekenhoutskloof

Sémillon 2013

(17/20) Насыщенный аромат с нотами дыни, цедры лимона, мёда, воска, ромашки и арахиса. Тельное с высокой, хорошо интегрированной кислотностью. Прекрасный образец семильона. — 9 years ago

Samvel, Konstantin and 3 others liked this

Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Merlot Blend 2012

Virgilio Ryan
9.0

Virgilio had this 10 years ago

Eric liked this

Arabella

Western Cape Cabernet Sauvignon 2013

Fantastic and delicious! — 11 years ago

Southern Right

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Pinotage

Pinotage. 2013. Great. Great value. — 11 years ago

Ken Forrester

The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2019

Really enjoying the aging FMC at 6yrs still improving and getting better
Golden liquid with honey mead and infused citrus flavours with a long satisfying aftertaste, yum
13% Abv.
Have a number tucked away and looking forward to trying again in a couple of years.

— 9 months ago

Bob, Ron and 2 others liked this

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Swartland Red Rhone Blend 2019

Jeremy Shanker
9.1

Always great. South African for rhone lovers. — 2 years ago

Daniel P., Douglas and 4 others liked this

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Grenache 2010

Liquid perfection and shockingly drinkable straight out of the bottle. Didn’t need to decant — 5 years ago

Paul, James and 2 others liked this
Paul T HB

Paul T HB

One of my favorite bottles for a couple reasons,

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

Close to a Chassagne Montrachet — 7 years ago

Graham Beck

Brut Chardonnay - Pinot Noir Rosé Blend

12.5% ABV.
50/50 Chardonnay and Pinot Noir.
Disgorged 12/2017.

Purchased in South Africa and brought back stateside.
This simply mentioned as I’ve seen various labeling info/ABV’s on bottles available in US.
— 7 years ago

Shawn, Shay and 4 others liked this

Douglas Green

Rib Shack Red Pinotage Blend 2015

A surprisingly great red - as others have said. A very drinkable wine, but of smokiness to it, bold and quite red fruity. — 8 years ago

Sadie Family

Die Ouwingerdreeks Skurfberg Chenin Blanc 2014

Tasted it blind. I was way off. — 10 years ago

Chad and Phill liked this

Cape Mentelle

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 1983

Beautiful and elegant, very savory, loads of eucalyptus. — 11 years ago

Gary liked this

Sadie Family

Soldaat Grenache 2013

Sadie for the birthday lunch! So fantastic! earthy, spice and so sooo elegant! — 11 years ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-En-Aarde Valley Pinot Noir

Petra Thieriot
10

Ernie, the genie, prepared the entire 5+ course meal for 18 guests and convinced all of us that South African Pinot can taste like premium Burgundy! — 12 years ago

Andrew GreenDade ThieriotPaula Bosch
with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Cain Vineyard & Winery

Cain Five Spring Mountain District Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2011

A Burgundian-styled Cab Sauv from the one of the most compelling Sub AVA of Napa mountains (Mayacamas) which has an amazing soil and solid influence from the Pacific. Crafted with an amazing balance of 68% Cab Sauv, 20% Merlot, 5% and the rest to round it off its structure and age ability. The 2011 is still climbing to its peak. Enticing notes of dry red fruits on the nose and mouth, delicate, outstandingly silky and nearly perfect balance!
The finish shows its beauty. (if you find it, it won’t disappoint you) it will give the run for the money.
— 10 months ago

Spice Route

Chakalaka Red Blend

Nice and spicy... — 4 years ago

Donkey & Goat

Five Thirteen El Dorado Red Rhone Blend 2017

Zippy and delightful! — 6 years ago

Errol, Rana and 25 others liked this

The Seventy Five Wine Company

The Sum Red Blend 2016

Not exactly my style but it’s done well, so it’s good. Actually ended up enjoying this more than 75’s Cab. — 6 years ago

Krystal Vento
with Krystal
Krystal, Paul and 14 others liked this

Ken Forrester

Reserve Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2017

You guys, the 2017 is bonkers good. Joyously bright acid that slices through full flavors of tart, underripe pineapple, apple, and melon all kissed by a whisper of oak. Talk about over-delivering for the price. — 8 years ago

Salinia Wine Company

Twenty Five Reasons Petillant Sauvignon Blanc

With homemade pesto and fresh garbanzos. — 10 years ago

A.A. Badenhorst Family Wines

Secateurs Red Rhône Blend 2010

Med body, Berry aromas, dry, berry flavored, like minerality that morphs into a light acid, moderate tannins w/ nice peppery finish. (Corn chowder, BBQ ribs, wilted green - on the front porch 😊) — 10 years ago

Buitenverwachting

Bayten Sauvignon Blanc 2013

Awesomely balanced SB. Medium body with good minerals and soft citrus. — 11 years ago

Matthew liked this

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz 2012

Aroma of rich berries. Smooth and slightly sweet with a sour note. Very good. — 12 years ago