Western Cellars

MAN Family Wines

Free-Run Steen Coastal Region Chenin Blanc 2023

Still a solid value — 7 months ago

Sarah Bignami
with Sarah
Ceccherini, Tom and 6 others liked this

Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2007

8/2025. Very nice cab Merlot blend. Nice flavor and finish. Nice on the palate. — 8 months ago

Ted, Robin and 1 other liked this

De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2018

A blend of the five Bordeaux varietals, this is an exceptional wine. There’s a great balance of acidity, velvet tannins and black fruit. Cassis, black cherry, black plum, a light toast and vanilla oak component and developing tertiary character of leather, forest floor and cigar box. Terrifically harmonious the wine is full bodied with a sense of being heavy. A joy to consume. — 10 months ago

Tom, Paul and 2 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Prelude Vineyards Chardonnay 2019

Unscrew and pour yesterday. Noted from 24 hrs open. Fantastic PQR. Lovely meyer lemon and soft mango notes, some oak-influenced vanilla, but very stylish. On the palate: lovely acidity, soft slate, good density and a juicy finish. At the garagiste price of about 27 bucks, this is leaning in the case buy direction. Yum. — 4 years ago

Severn, Josh and 4 others liked this

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)
— 5 years ago

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay

Close to a Chassagne Montrachet — 7 years ago

Moss Wood

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2000

Typical herbaceous brambly style from this maker with notes of geranium. Moss Wood in a lesser year but still an excellent Cabernet- one of Australia's best. — 10 years ago

Derek, Ira and 2 others liked this

Domaine Terlato & Chapoutier

Lieu Dit Malakoff Pyrenees Shiraz

Juicy black fruit with a savory bacon core, texture up the wazoo man, good juice. — 11 years ago

Jam Jar

Sweet Shiraz 2012

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

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2010

Sunday Lunch with Roast Lamb. Deep Ruby in colour - very dense. A very Margaret River Cabernet - nose with herbs and a little mint. Barb thought a bit of capsicum (bell pepper) on the nose. On the medium bodied balanced palate the tannins are quite soft yet persistent. Leeuwin Estate better known for its outstanding Art Series Chardonnay has been working hard with the red varieties and it shows. — 7 months ago

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Ming L

Ming L

I had the chance to taste couple older vintages (01 and 03) and was quite impressed. While price for the Chard is approaching $100 here, the Cab is still very reasonably priced. @Bob McDonald .
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@Ming L Yes, the pricing differential between the 2 Cuvées is much the same here in Australia.

Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Stellenbosch Pinotage Blend 2024

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

Spice Route

Chakalaka Red Blend

Nice and spicy... — 5 years ago

Graham Beck

Brut Rosé Blend

Strawberry and raspberry flavors melding with a sliver of minerality and the right touch of acidity bringing on a nice finish. 66% pink and 34% chardonnay — 5 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

Voyager Estate

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2012

QF81 - Beautiful soft with loads of depth. — 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

Mulderbosch

Faithful Hound Merlot Blend 2012

Virgilio Ryan
9.0

Virgilio had this 11 years ago

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Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

See earlier note, this is a great Bordeaux blend- 75% Cab Sauvignon , 14% Cab Franc and 11% Merlot.
A deep ruby colour with nice berry fruit nose and good acidity and long finish.
Excellent wine
— 7 months ago

Andrew, Tom and 2 others liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Riesling 2024

Excellent new vintage 2024, crisp and dry excellent fresh melon and lemon nose with good acidity and flavours on palate.
Always an enjoyable drop!
— 7 months ago

Andrew, Tom and 1 other liked this

Leeuwin Estate

Art Series Margaret River Shiraz 2020

Nicely aromatic & restrained (for Australia) with purity of dark fruit (blackberries, plums, mulberry), nice depth and excellent tannins quality - juicy, polished, finely grained.
Very elegant & with beautiful balance between the ripeness & savoury notes.
A really lovely wine!
— a year ago

Daniel and Lyle liked this

Cederberg

Bukettraube 2013

Touch of sweetness at first glance, perish and strong sensation after taste — 3 years ago

Vasse Felix

Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon 2016

Amazing! What Cabernet should be. — 5 years ago

David liked this

Boekenhoutskloof

The Wolftrap Syrah Blend 2017

Kojo A
9.3

I think mom might like this one — 6 years ago

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

Cullen Wines

Diana Madeline Margaret River Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2004

A gorgeous red after a long day of travel! — 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 😊) — 11 years ago

Buitenverwachting

Bayten Sauvignon Blanc 2013

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

Matthew liked this