Tasting Notes from 'Cornelius1973'

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Wine Type	Vintage Name Variety Locale	Date Posted Score Helpful Comments More...
Red	2015 Bonfire Hills Extreme Vineyards Red Western Cape Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 6/19/2020 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points Look: Solid heart, degraded rim Nose: Spice, Nuts Palette: Pungent, Young, Tannin, Chalk Note: Lacks body, No full carry-through Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2019 Douglas Green St Augustine Western Cape Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 1/29/2020 - Cornelius1973 Does not like this wine: 53 points Still WAY to young Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2015 Alexander Fontein Quartzite Gravel Red Western Cape Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 4/5/2019 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points Appearance: Red/Chocolate Nose: Vanilla, Berries, Forest floor Taste: Spice, Chocolate Note: Extremely good value for a 4 year old Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2017 Goats do Roam Wine Company Goats do Roam South Africa Red Rhone Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 3/22/2019 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 81 points Appearance: Dark Pink, Solid Heart, Thin water edge Nose: Fresh Dark Berries, Vanilla, Palette: Smooth, light entry, full mouth, easy exit, low tannin Note: Can drink all day every day Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2010 Eisen & Viljoen Normandie Franschhoek Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 8/5/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 89 points Appearance: Rose-Red heart, Watery edge Nose: Old, Spicy, Wet meat, Forest floor, Red fruit Palette: Smooth entry, Sour mid-palette, mild tannin Note: Best had now Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2007 Anthonij Rupert Anthonij Rupert Blend Coastal Region Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 7/21/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 90 points Appearance: Red Brick, Watery & Degrading edge Nose: Musky, Black Berry. Nuts. Palette: Old plank, huge entry, soft mid and fin sections. Soft. Round. Note: BIG wine. Aged just right. Drinks well. For the mature palette. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Sommelier Select Lot 001 7 Barrique's Paarl Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 7/6/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 80 points Appearance: Intense Purple heart Nose: Cloves Palette: Jam, Red fruit Note: Awesome Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Boschkloof Conclusion Stellenbosch Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 6/4/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 70 points Appearance: Dark Purple/Black Heart, Clear/Degrading rim Nose: Plum, Spice, Honey Palette: Big entry, Chalky, Sour mid-palette, smooth exit Note: Age till at least 2021 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Vilafonté Series C Paarl Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 5/20/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 91 points Appearance: Dark Purple Heart, Watery edge, Solid Pink rim. Nose: Blackberries, Plumb, Thick Jam, Oak, Pepper, forest floor Taste: Mid tongue Frank, Soft exit, soft Palette Notes: Drinks well now or age for another 3 years. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2009 De Toren Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 4/5/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 81 points Appearance: Dark, almost Black heart with degrading edge Nose: Coarse spice, Dark fruit Palette: Big fruity entry, overwhelming body, slightly bitter with Tannin end Note: Easy one of my best wines. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Anthonij Rupert Optima Franschhoek Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 2/28/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 90 points Appearance: Plum, Solid edge, Crystal Nose: Forest floor, Thick jam, Spice, Wet meat Palette: Silky smooth entry & exit, Vanilla, Chalky lingering Note: OMG, can also drink well for another 4 years Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2012 Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar Simonsberg-Paarl Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 1/28/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 85 points Appearance: Dark Ruby/Black Nose: Forest floor, Red Jam Palette: Smooth, HUGE entry, Silky, smooth, Black Berries Note: An enormous wine that will drink well till 2025 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2012 Vilafonté Series M Paarl Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 1/3/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 85 points Appearance: Deep Purple, mirror rim Nose: Berries, jam, wood, pepper Palette: smooth entry, balanced tannin, blackberries, black current, prunes, cloves Note: Admittedly I opened this 2 years earlier than I wanted. I am not sorry. Drinks well now or can go to 2020. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2010 Morgenster Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 12/22/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 90 points Appearance: Deep Purple, Thin and solid rim Nose: Moist, Soil, Spice Palette: Sexy, silky and smooth entry, Mid palette Berries, chalky aftertaste, lingering Mulberry Note: Drinks well in 7 years, may be too well cellared in 8-16. Superb Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Meerlust Red Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 12/10/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 82 points Appearance: Dark, deep Ruby Red/Purple Nose: Chocolate, Jam, Spice Palette: Chocolate, Berries Compote Note: What a wonderful wine. Drink at 7-8 years. 1 person found this helpful, do you? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2012 Leopard's Leap Grand Vin Franschhoek Valley Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 12/1/2017 - Cornelius1973 Does not like this wine: NR Appearance: Watery, see-through, clear rim Nose: Flat, hint of spice and berries Palette: Smooth, chalky entry, medium Tannin Note: Dont cellar after 8 years. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2010 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block Western Cape Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 10/27/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points Appearance: Deep Cherry Red/Black Nose: Wood, Spice, Berries Palette: Chocolate, smashed Red berries Note: Chocolate overpowers, Very fruity/Jammy Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2012 Babylonstoren Babel Paarl Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 10/29/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points Appearance: Ruby Red Nose: Forest floor Palette: East entry, lingering very aftertaste Note: Good for drinking now. Another successful Babel. Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2016 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap Western Cape Red Rhone Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 9/1/2017 - Cornelius1973 Does not like this wine: 60 points Harsh Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2012 Peter Falke Exclusive Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 9/4/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points Appearance: Dark plum Nose: Tangy Jam, Fig Palette: Lovely spring forest floor Note: a lovely fruity drinking wine. Beautiful blend composition Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Almenkerk Lace Elgin Red Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 8/18/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 70 points Appearance: See-through Ruby Red Nose: Wet meat, Spice, Floral Palette: Silky entry, rich Tannin, Lingering Fruit compote aftertaste Note: Drink now to experience the Fruit or leave till 2019 to see the Wood come out Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2011 Hermanuspietersfontein Kleinboet Walker Bay Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 8/4/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 70 points Appearance: Brick Nose: Plumbs Palette: Easy entry, slightly Acidic, Lingering Note: Drink now or over next 18mths Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2010 Tokara Equine Embrace Stellenbosch Red Bordeaux Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 7/21/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 68 points Appearance: Rose heart with translucent rim Nose: Bold, Rich, earthy, spiced, Palette: Bitter entry, rich in Tannin, high in sugar Note: Will be great with Game Cellar: Maybe till end 2018 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2010 AnnexKloof Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache Swartland Red Rhone Blend more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 7/11/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 80 points Appearance: Thick Purple Heart, thin edge showing no signs of degradation Nose: Slight Turpentine or Chemical. Plum. Earth Palette: Full body Big entry, Rich and ripe mouth, earth, fruit and dark jam Note: Big wine, well made by Hugo, balanced and mighty Cellar: till 2020 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment
Red	2015 Bodegas Aragonesas Garnacha Viña Temprana Old Vines Joven Campo de Borja more	Options Post a Comment View Cornelius1973's profile Report Issue 7/8/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points Appearance: Even break-up, transparent heart Nose: Earthy, moist, Palette: Sweet entry, Acidic at back of throat, long jammy linger Note: Easy drinkable wine Cellar: Drink now or till 2020 Do you find this review helpful? Yes - No / Comment

Tasting notes: 76 notes on 63 wines

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2015 Bonfire Hills Extreme Vineyards Red

6/19/2020 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points

2019 Douglas Green St Augustine Western Cape

1/29/2020 - Cornelius1973 Does not like this wine: 53 points

2015 Alexander Fontein Quartzite Gravel Red

4/5/2019 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points

2017 Goats do Roam Wine Company Goats do Roam

3/22/2019 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 81 points

2010 Eisen & Viljoen Normandie

8/5/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 89 points

2007 Anthonij Rupert Anthonij Rupert Blend

7/21/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 90 points

2011 Sommelier Select Lot 001 7 Barrique's

7/6/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 80 points

2011 Boschkloof Conclusion

6/4/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 70 points

2011 Vilafonté Series C

5/20/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 91 points

2009 De Toren Fusion V

4/5/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 81 points

2011 Anthonij Rupert Optima

2/28/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 90 points

2012 Babylonstoren Nebukadnesar

1/28/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 85 points

2012 Vilafonté Series M

1/3/2018 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 85 points

2010 Morgenster

12/22/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 90 points

2011 Meerlust Red

12/10/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 82 points

2012 Leopard's Leap Grand Vin

12/1/2017 - Cornelius1973 Does not like this wine: NR

2010 Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block

10/27/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points

2012 Babylonstoren Babel

10/29/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points

2016 Boekenhoutskloof The Wolftrap

9/1/2017 - Cornelius1973 Does not like this wine: 60 points

2012 Peter Falke Exclusive

9/4/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points

2011 Almenkerk Lace

8/18/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 70 points

2011 Hermanuspietersfontein Kleinboet

8/4/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 70 points

2010 Tokara Equine Embrace

7/21/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 68 points

2010 AnnexKloof Shiraz Mourvèdre Grenache

7/11/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 80 points

2015 Bodegas Aragonesas Garnacha Viña Temprana Old Vines Joven

7/8/2017 - Cornelius1973 Likes this wine: 75 points

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