First Cape

Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 2010

Great vintage. Great first growth producer. Maybe one of the best I’ve ever had. — 7 months ago

Deborah, Daniel and 14 others liked this

Cederberg

Bukettraube 2023

I don’t know of any other producers who make a single-varietal wine from this obscure grape, but this wine is still fairly easy to find, an observation that is not difficult to understand. This wine is just plain delicious. Year after year it is in my top two or three white wines. Very aromatic, it boasts an abundance of fruity and floral aromas. On the palate, flavors of lychee and dried apricot reveal a subtle sweetness that is hard to resist. 100% Bukettraube. 4/13/25. — 9 months 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

Spice Route

Chakalaka Red Blend

Nice and spicy... — 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

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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

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz 2012

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

Château Latour

Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1983

Château Latour is an iconic estate in the Pauillac commune on the left bank of Bordeaux, achieving coveted ‘First Growth’ status in the 1855 Bordeaux Classification.

The estate has roots dating back to the 14th century and derives its name ‘La Tour’ from a fortress tower built during the Hundred Years’ War, which no longer exists but is prominently featured on the label in recognition of its history.

We weren’t sure what to expect, as many have predicted these 1983s are likely past their prime, but this wine was a masterpiece. 🤩

It was medium garnet in color with expressive notes of cedar box, cigar, clove, peat, leather, forest floor, fig, prune, dried black cherry, plum, cassis, blackberry compote, cardamom, cinnamon, star anise, dried violet, potpourri, kalamata olive, pencil shavings, graphite, & bacon fat.

It had the most velvety, fine-grained tannins that washed across the palate with ease, with a gentle but notable acidity that maintained lift and balance. It was concentrated, complex, and had a long, elegant finish.
— 7 months ago

Deked1
with Deked1
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Paul K

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We will absolutely figure out something this summer!!!

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

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

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 8 months ago

Tom, Austin and 4 others liked this

The Grape Grinder

Paarl Pinotage

Very nice, smooth red. Good easily make it a favourite red. — 9 months ago

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

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

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2013

World greatest Chardonnay blind tasting — 6 years ago

Eric, Dick and 12 others liked this
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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. — 7 years ago

Nederburg

The Winemaster's Reserve Pinotage 2012

OMG!! This 2012 is superb! Very berry and smooth. Eating w/ blackberries only enhanced the deep flavor. Going to stock up on this one ! — 9 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

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