Wow, this second bottle had been in my cellar for 11 years and we cracked it open tonight with beef, it was simply spectacular and only left us wishing we had more in our cellar - Dark, with only a slight ambering of the rim, very full bodied with a nose of black fruit, plum, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, well integrated and very complex, the finish was sweet and very long, just awesome. I'm blown away the 15$ alcohol posted on the labe (by Ontario's LCBO) does not seem to appear in any form, outstanding! (94 Points).
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Tasted non-blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thistle, boysenberry, violets and pepper. Flavors of cassis, boysenberry and plum. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Bottled under screw cap. 12 years old. Hasn't suffered at all due to the screw cap in my opinion.
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Beautiful nose that reminds me of a Lynch Bages. Herbs du Provence, pepper, plum and a mix of dark fruits. Flavors of black berries, plums and raspberries. medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. This is a $25.00 USD bottle of wine that is drinking way above it's pay grade. Another example of there are not great wines, only great bottles. Drink or hold. Amazing. Outstanding almost.
NOTE: this is one of two bottles we purchased at the winery in South Africa and brought back with us so provenance was impeccable.
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Well done and modern wine that offers generous richness and rounded acidity. Hints of cherry and red apples are combined with clear oak barrels. Hints of leather, spices, sweet tobacco and smoke. Soft aftertaste and good balance. Very south african. Very good. Needs decanting 2 hrs.
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I've not been a fan of South African wines, but this (like it's white counterpart) was excellent, extreme ripe fruit, but a touch of green vegetation that made this seem in balance and quite tasty - Black, full bodied with a nose of black fruit, green leaf tobacco, plum, cherry and vanilla, nicely balanced, well structured, interesting, not hot at all considering 15% alc, sweet, smooth on the palate with very good length, nice! (90 Points).
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12/3/2022 - Tarrant wrote: 94 Points
Wow, this second bottle had been in my cellar for 11 years and we cracked it open tonight with beef, it was simply spectacular and only left us wishing we had more in our cellar - Dark, with only a slight ambering of the rim, very full bodied with a nose of black fruit, plum, cedar, tobacco, vanilla, well integrated and very complex, the finish was sweet and very long, just awesome. I'm blown away the 15$ alcohol posted on the labe (by Ontario's LCBO) does not seem to appear in any form, outstanding! (94 Points).
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11/4/2018 - wineismylife wrote: 93 Points
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Tasted non-blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about two hours.
Garnet to dark garnet color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Nose of thistle, boysenberry, violets and pepper. Flavors of cassis, boysenberry and plum. Medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. Drink or hold.
Bottled under screw cap. 12 years old. Hasn't suffered at all due to the screw cap in my opinion.
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3/12/2017 - wineismylife Likes this wine: 93 Points
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Tasted non blind. Opened and served immediately. Followed over about 90 minutes.
Dark garnet to purple color in the glass, clear looking throughout. Beautiful nose that reminds me of a Lynch Bages. Herbs du Provence, pepper, plum and a mix of dark fruits. Flavors of black berries, plums and raspberries. medium acidity, medium tannin, full bodied. This is a $25.00 USD bottle of wine that is drinking way above it's pay grade. Another example of there are not great wines, only great bottles. Drink or hold. Amazing. Outstanding almost.
NOTE: this is one of two bottles we purchased at the winery in South Africa and brought back with us so provenance was impeccable.
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2/23/2014 - Higgie wrote: 91 Points
Great wine. Earthy, clean taste
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1/2/2014 - Higgie wrote: 90 Points
Still very good although opened 2 days ago (See my recent Note).
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1/1/2014 - Higgie wrote: 91 Points
Great blend! Muddy Taste, yet well balanced and Great fruits.
With 7/8 years Since Harvest at Perfect Stage.
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8/18/2012 - G&A wrote: 88 Points
Layers of ripe dark berries but with a dominant green bell pepper streak.
Balanced, full body, medium acidity, soft ripe tannins, decent length.
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6/10/2012 - Higgie wrote: 87 Points
Typical SA blend, got even better after opening and still good on 2nd day. Earthy, heavy stuff
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9/18/2011 - Higgie wrote: 88 Points
- Garnet color. It's balanced with a medium/full body. Linear texture with a long finish - Smooth blend, good balance and nice Berry tastes
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6/16/2011 - dagros Likes this wine: 86 Points
Well done and modern wine that offers generous richness and rounded acidity. Hints of cherry and red apples are combined with clear oak barrels. Hints of leather, spices, sweet tobacco and smoke. Soft aftertaste and good balance. Very south african. Very good. Needs decanting 2 hrs.
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1/29/2011 - Tarrant wrote: 90 Points
I've not been a fan of South African wines, but this (like it's white counterpart) was excellent, extreme ripe fruit, but a touch of green vegetation that made this seem in balance and quite tasty - Black, full bodied with a nose of black fruit, green leaf tobacco, plum, cherry and vanilla, nicely balanced, well structured, interesting, not hot at all considering 15% alc, sweet, smooth on the palate with very good length, nice! (90 Points).
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11/14/2010 - socidelvino wrote: 90 Points
Tokara estate visit in Stellenbosch
82% Cab Sauv, 10% Petit Verdot, 8% Merlot, small Cab Franc
Eye: deep ruby color. Nose: plums, dried fruit, cassis. Palate: dark fruit, smoke, good finish.
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