Like an international wine tour- Bordeaux-like on opening, heads sub-equatorial with a hit of air, but more Chilean or Argentine (Michalene calls it as Carmenere) than S Africa.
Pyrazines remind me of northern Italy cabernet but syrah adds midpalate weight, but not in Barossa or Coonawarra proportions. This is one of the most interesting and compelling cabernet based wines I've had in a long time. Worth seeking out if the provenance is good.
Like an international wine tour- Bordeaux-like on opening, heads sub-equatorial with a hit of air, but more Chilean or Argentine (Michalene calls it as Carmenere) than S Africa.
Pyrazines remind me of northern Italy cabernet but syrah adds midpalate weight, but not in Barossa or Coonawarra proportions. This is one of the most interesting and compelling cabernet based wines I've had in a long time. Worth seeking out if the provenance is good.
1 person found it helpfulJan 27th, 2015
Smoothed very nicely after 18 years. Deep earthy flavors, rich but not over the top. A sophisticated Cabernet, very enjoyable.
Smoothed very nicely after 18 years. Deep earthy flavors, rich but not over the top. A sophisticated Cabernet, very enjoyable.
Dec 25th, 2018
Wonderful 2000 vintage! :) bold and big but not too bold & big, balanced - drinking well
Wonderful 2000 vintage! :) bold and big but not too bold & big, balanced - drinking well
Mar 17th, 2015
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
