Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.3

Vivacious texture! Brilliant blend of Palamino, Sémillon & Chenin Blanc. — 10 years ago

Troy Pade

9.0

Hint of sandalwood luscious velvety amazing — 11 years ago

Rivka Friedman

9.3

Really smooth and barely tannic. Bell pepper, then raspberries, then a long black-currant finish. So nice with a hunk of parmigiano. — 13 years ago

Dirk Pitt.

9.0

Chocolate, coffee, purple fruit — 14 years ago

Jamie Franklin

9.3

Delicious full bodied wine. Lots of dark bramble fruit and earthiness giving nice depth. Black pepper notes on the smooth finish. — 11 years ago

Lonnie Williams

9.0

Very good wine. Nice earthy taste w hints of cigar. Light on the first swallow and bold on the finish. Nice blend as the cab dominates. — 12 years ago

with Jeannette

Petra Thieriot

Owner/Importer Dee Vine Wines

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! — 13 years ago

with Andrew, Dade and 2 others

Mike Dombrow

Buyer Sunfish Cellars

9.5

I know a girl
Who is like the sea
I watch her changing
Every day for me
...
Immaculate. Cigar box, blueberry, kiss of acid and a helping of, still tight, tannins. Stunning. — 11 years ago

Morgan Harris

Head Sommelier Aureole New York

9.6

South Africa's greatest white wine? Richness. Levity. The definition of high-wire ambition. Tells a story of place (Swartland), person (Eben Sadie), and great, great white winemaking. — 12 years ago

Patrick Dolan

9.7

Aroma of rich berries. Smooth and slightly sweet with a sour note. Very good. — 13 years ago