Sa Vintners

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

Shawn R
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Shay A

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So good!
Shawn R

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Most welcome!
9.5

Brasserie Lefèbvre SA

Barbãr Biere Forte Blonde

NV / another hot day in october. Ordered this because of its name, not knowing what I should get. Ale made with honey 🤨 tasted 🙂 sometimes I am fortunate with this kind of adventurous choices... — 7 years ago

Mark, Doctor and 5 others liked this

Ken Forrester

The FMC Stellenbosch Chenin Blanc 2016

Fucking Marvelous Chenin (FMC) delivers as expected - great SA white ! — 7 years ago

P, Thijs and 6 others liked this

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

David, Anthony and 3 others liked this

Alheit Vineyards

Cartology Bushvines Chenin Blanc Blend

Dig it. Classic SA Chenin field blend. Rich, nimble, honeyed. — 9 years ago

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Thelema Mountain Vineyards

Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Slightly warmer than the 2010 but finally some good SA wine in Melbourne. — 9 years ago

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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

Dan FitzgeraldMark FlesherWeston Eidson
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Hugh O'Riordan

Hugh O'Riordan

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

Bill, John and 5 others liked this

Bodega y Viñedos de José Quattrocchi SA

Quattrocchi Malbec 2015

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

Stark-Condé

Unfined and Unfiltered Cabernet Sauvignon 2009

Greg Ballington
9.3

Mix of garnet and ruby red. Love the classic South African nose with chalk, tomato, some light greenery, dark cocoa and very tight black berries. Great structure and moderate plus body. Moderate tannins (6.5/10) with a long finish. Savory on the palate with some dark cocoa and berries. Layered and even some leather in it. Stunning QPR and great Cabernet from SA! Drink till 2020. — 9 years ago

Sean BallingtonIndia Okoh
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Vinyes i Vins Ca Sa Padrina

Arrel Red Blend 2013

Like many Mediterranean islands, Mallorca hosts unusual indigenous grapes, like the Mante Negro, blended with Callet & Cab Sauv. There's the high-toned acidity of blackberries with a licorice taste, a perfume of herbs like lemon balm & juniper & rosemary, with elements of earthy gravel & saline winds. This 'Montenegro' reminds me of a Mt. Etna Nerello Mascalese crossed w Sardinian Cannonau. I'll be back for more! — 9 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:) — 6 years ago

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. — 6 years ago

Ira, Anthony and 9 others liked this

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

Domaine Buronfosse

Se Kwa Sa Pinot Noir blend

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

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Crystallum

Clay Shales Overberg Chardonnay 2015

Very good SA Chardonnay. More a rustic style. Love it! — 8 years ago

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Ken Forrester

Reserve Old Vine Chenin Blanc 2013

Excellent example of a SA white — 9 years ago

Kleinood

Tamboerskloof Syrah

One of my favourite Syrahs in SA. 2009 great vintage; still tight & will age beautifully. But if you can't wait like me, 2012 is a real treat to drink now when decanted — 9 years ago

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