Interesting blend of Pinotage, Cap and Syrah. Deep red, ruby in the glass, medium to full bodied, nice legs. Healthy alcohol and notes of cassis, chocolate, tobacco. Rich with soft tannins Lovely finish
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Robe rubis, d'intensité moyenne+, larmes lentes et épaisses, nez riche en alcool (14% d'alcool), notes de menthol, chocolat, pierre à fusil. En bouche, le vin présente une belle acidité, l'alcool se ressent moins, une matière riche aux tanins fondus et soyeux (environ 40% Pinotage, 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, et une touche luxuriante de Merlot). Finale moyenne. 88+/100
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South African Wine + Surf Trip; 5/17/2014-6/1/2014 (Western Cape, South Africa): Smells of sweet raspberries and blackberries, along with cola, smoke and tar. Solid tannins on the palate with pulpy plum and tangy black currant fruit. Notes of violets, iron, cedar and coffee add complexity. Finish with tar and smoke. A big, pretty, ageworthy blend of 37% Pinotage, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Shiraz and 4% Merlot. (Normally, there are only three grapes, hence the name Three Cape Ladies, but this year they put in a dash of Merlot.)
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Ok, well distinctly different today with this bottle from my note last fall. Perhaps not quite 88, but close to it, and for 18$ - would suggest most people would really enjoy this. Don't get the whole artificial quality this go. Comes off med/full bodied and rich with the fruit. Not as syrupy, and the smokey qualities have mellowed significantly. Lots of bright red fruit, dark cherry/berry fruit with plum notes. Something that i would not have a problem sharing with friends and everyday food over the next 2-4 years.
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This was re-labled as a new entry from Opimian Society. Just in and may need at least 1 year to mature further, if not settle out over next 3-5. A blend of Syrah/Pinotage/CabS
Overall initial impression comes of a little too artificial - but with time and serving a little cool, this is more restrained. Nose has distinct smoke/ash quality that sits on top of dark fruit - blackberry/bramble berry and some cherry. Palate is rich, med/full bodied with smooth tanin and light acid (needs more). There is this very subtle syrup quality that I can't ignore.
For low priceof 18$ - reasonable try - would not search out further.
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7/25/2020 - CosmicDude Likes this wine: 90 Points
Interesting blend of Pinotage, Cap and Syrah. Deep red, ruby in the glass, medium to full bodied, nice legs. Healthy alcohol and notes of cassis, chocolate, tobacco. Rich with soft tannins Lovely finish
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9/13/2015 - Anative Likes this wine: 87 Points
Needs more time in the bottle. The tannis are still too strong.
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7/18/2015 - stefad wrote: 88 Points
Robe rubis, d'intensité moyenne+, larmes lentes et épaisses, nez riche en alcool (14% d'alcool), notes de menthol, chocolat, pierre à fusil. En bouche, le vin présente une belle acidité, l'alcool se ressent moins, une matière riche aux tanins fondus et soyeux (environ 40% Pinotage, 30% Syrah, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, et une touche luxuriante de Merlot). Finale moyenne. 88+/100
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7/6/2014 - Wine4Life Likes this wine: 91 Points
Deep dark ruby, black cherry nose, full body with pepper taste, long finish, tannins are still forward, will mellow over the next 3 to 5 years.
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6/15/2014 - Wine'o wrote: 88 Points
Great!
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5/30/2014 - cliffkol wrote: 87 Points
Vintage Wine Store Tasting (Pinecrest, Miami, FL): Light color and flavors. Red berries, leather. Moth filling tannins, needs more time.
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5/25/2014 - isaacjamesbaker wrote: 88 Points
South African Wine + Surf Trip; 5/17/2014-6/1/2014 (Western Cape, South Africa): Smells of sweet raspberries and blackberries, along with cola, smoke and tar. Solid tannins on the palate with pulpy plum and tangy black currant fruit. Notes of violets, iron, cedar and coffee add complexity. Finish with tar and smoke. A big, pretty, ageworthy blend of 37% Pinotage, 31% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Shiraz and 4% Merlot. (Normally, there are only three grapes, hence the name Three Cape Ladies, but this year they put in a dash of Merlot.)
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2/6/2014 - YWG Wine Guy Likes this wine: 88 Points
Ok, well distinctly different today with this bottle from my note last fall. Perhaps not quite 88, but close to it, and for 18$ - would suggest most people would really enjoy this. Don't get the whole artificial quality this go. Comes off med/full bodied and rich with the fruit. Not as syrupy, and the smokey qualities have mellowed significantly. Lots of bright red fruit, dark cherry/berry fruit with plum notes. Something that i would not have a problem sharing with friends and everyday food over the next 2-4 years.
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8/24/2013 - Motz wrote: 87 Points
Good flavors, fruity, with some earthiness. Not my thing but not bad.
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6/3/2013 - YWG Wine Guy wrote: 85 Points
This was re-labled as a new entry from Opimian Society. Just in and may need at least 1 year to mature further, if not settle out over next 3-5. A blend of Syrah/Pinotage/CabS
Overall initial impression comes of a little too artificial - but with time and serving a little cool, this is more restrained. Nose has distinct smoke/ash quality that sits on top of dark fruit - blackberry/bramble berry and some cherry. Palate is rich, med/full bodied with smooth tanin and light acid (needs more). There is this very subtle syrup quality that I can't ignore.
For low priceof 18$ - reasonable try - would not search out further.
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