My first Stellenbosch, I believe. Bravo. Ripe fruit. Medium+ body. Good structure. New world-ish. I guess I've been missing out.
My first Stellenbosch, I believe. Bravo. Ripe fruit. Medium+ body. Good structure. New world-ish. I guess I've been missing out.
2 people found it helpfulMar 24th, 2016
Clear, medium ruby. Clean nose, medium intensity, aromas of red and black berries, cedar, liquorice, pepper, mint, dried roses. Dry. Medium body, high acidity, high level of tannins, flavours of dark and red berries, cedar, liquorice, pepper, mint, dried roses. Medium finish. Outstanding.
Clear, medium ruby. Clean nose, medium intensity, aromas of red and black berries, cedar, liquorice, pepper, mint, dried roses. Dry. Medium body, high acidity, high level of tannins, flavours of dark and red berries, cedar, liquorice, pepper, mint, dried roses. Medium finish. Outstanding.
1 person found it helpfulJan 4th, 2016
Ripe black cherry, game, pencil lead.
Ripe black cherry, game, pencil lead.
1 person found it helpfulAug 8th, 2015
Full bodied, earthy, little gamay-y. Delicious!
Full bodied, earthy, little gamay-y. Delicious!
1 person found it helpfulJan 1st, 2015
3.5 years since I have been back to this one. It seems to have condensed a bit, matured an lot. Said 4 to 5 years 3.5 years ago but probably should have said 12-15! This wine isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Blackberry, mulberry, clove and sweet plums, hint of chocolate and truffle. Bordering full bodied, this has a noteworthy rounded nature on the palate with a sweet toasted oak tannin that shows early and makes this one finish strong. Always impressed by these wines.
3.5 years since I have been back to this one. It seems to have condensed a bit, matured an lot. Said 4 to 5 years 3.5 years ago but probably should have said 12-15! This wine isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Blackberry, mulberry, clove and sweet plums, hint of chocolate and truffle. Bordering full bodied, this has a noteworthy rounded nature on the palate with a sweet toasted oak tannin that shows early and makes this one finish strong. Always impressed by these wines.
Sep 1st, 2019
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
