And ahh, unfortunately its got the SA funk to it. On the nose and the palate. Otherwise substantial and powerful wine. Taste lingers on the burnt rubber sensation.
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After a succession of wines which proved too tannic to drink on their own, we alighted on this - thick, smooth, round and herby - just what was needed.
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Blackcurrant nose, tight and refined. It definitely seems closed with a lot to give. No noticeable tannins but there is a structure there to give it a decent life. Light fruity long finish
The two preceding notes have described this as closed, but this bottle was anything but: a super, thick, smooth, fruity ripe cabernet, with a gorgeous sweet middle.
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From 75cl screwcap, P+P. Closed down tight on opening, this note after 90 minutes in the glass: Promising blackcurrant-led scent; thick-textured entry with intense monolithic sweetness and blunt, perhaps a little stewed, dark red fruit, which remains linear through the mid-palate to the rather syrupy finish. Perhaps in a couple of years this might come into some kind of balance? An optimistic 88P(?)
3/31/2024 - NickM Likes this wine: 89 Points
Good for the price.
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3/22/2024 - Rickb666 Likes this wine: 92 Points
On of the best South African wines I’ve had. Nice texture, good flavor. Very enjoyable!
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3/20/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
Its a step up.
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3/5/2024 - Ben Christiansen wrote:
And ahh, unfortunately its got the SA funk to it. On the nose and the palate. Otherwise substantial and powerful wine. Taste lingers on the burnt rubber sensation.
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3/3/2024 - roelof.ligtmans@gmail.com wrote: 87 Points
Nice "supermarket quality". Fruity, sweet, soft, well-made. Not for the serious wine lover, too sleek.
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12/26/2023 - Rupert wrote:
Smooth and round and proved very popular with the family.
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12/5/2023 - Buff Tannen, USXFel Presidente Likes this wine:
Good
Not tasting the cassis so frequently bandied
More blackberry, pomegranate, coffee, and apple
Sweetish, rich, balanced
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10/20/2023 - Rupert wrote:
After a succession of wines which proved too tannic to drink on their own, we alighted on this - thick, smooth, round and herby - just what was needed.
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5/28/2023 - Rupert wrote:
Rich, slightly sweet fruit, smooth
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4/28/2023 - Wrighty wrote:
Blackcurrant nose, tight and refined. It definitely seems closed with a lot to give. No noticeable tannins but there is a structure there to give it a decent life. Light fruity long finish
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3/21/2023 - Rupert wrote: 90 Points
The two preceding notes have described this as closed, but this bottle was anything but: a super, thick, smooth, fruity ripe cabernet, with a gorgeous sweet middle.
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2/16/2023 - honest bob wrote: 88 Points
From 75cl screwcap, P+P. Closed down tight on opening, this note after 90 minutes in the glass: Promising blackcurrant-led scent; thick-textured entry with intense monolithic sweetness and blunt, perhaps a little stewed, dark red fruit, which remains linear through the mid-palate to the rather syrupy finish. Perhaps in a couple of years this might come into some kind of balance? An optimistic 88P(?)
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9/6/2022 - ajefferyhbd@gmail.com Likes this wine: 95 Points
Young and closed, powerful with great tannins and structure, cassis and blueberries, some cigar box, med/long finish
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8/29/2022 - IrishAngel1331 Likes this wine:
This was great!
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