South African Wines

Next Wood Fired Bistro & Vino Bar
Tasted Saturday, March 31, 2012 by mmurry with 323 views

Flight 1 (3 Notes)

Flight 2 (3 Notes)

  • 2005 Leopard Frog Tribe 91 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    Tobacco and black olives on the nose, with bright red berries, and roasted coffee beans. Rich on the palate, with a nice mix of tobacco and cherries, followed by olives, and some mocha on the finish.

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  • 2007 Jordan Winery (Jardin) Syrah 89 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    Black fruit and chocolate on the nose, with some pepper, and a little game at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with black fruit and bittersweet chocolate. It finishes with lots of pepper.

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  • 2009 The Winery of Good Hope Cabernet Sauvignon Vinum Africa 85 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    Cigar leaves and blueberry on the nose, with creamy oak underneath, and some cherry at the end. Lots of vanilla on the palate, with blueberry and cherry fruit on the mid-palate, and some tobacco on the finish.

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Flight 3 (2 Notes)

  • 2004 Leopard Frog Cabernet Franc Aphrodite Africa 91 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    Bell pepper and spice on the nose, with dark fruit and tobacco at the end. Rich on the palate, with dark fruit and chocolate, some green vegetables and spice on the mid-palate, and a nice tobacco finish.

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  • 2002 Leopard Frog Shiraz Midnight Maasai 90 Points

    South Africa, Coastal Region, Stellenbosch

    Chocolate and cedar on the nose, with dark fruit and herbs, and some licorice at the end. Rich and juicy on the palate, with dark fruit and licorice, some mocha and cedar on the mid-palate, and a nice spicy finish.

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