2005 Anwilka
Red Bordeaux Blend
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JamesSuckling.com
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By James Suckling
(Anwilka Stellenbosch South Africa South Africa, South Africa) Login and sign up and see review text.
6/12/2016, (See more on JamesSuckling.com...)
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By Stephen Tanzer
(Anwilka Red Wine Stellenbosch) Login and sign up and see review text.
March 2007, (See more on Vinous...)
RJonWine.com
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By Richard Jennings
(Anwilka) Dark red violet color; ripe berry, plum, mint and earth nose; ripe black fruit, mineral and tart palate, very young yet; medium finish
11/7/2008, (See more on RJonWine.com...) 92 points
Garagiste
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By Jon Rimmerman
(ANWILKA) Friday Night Lights Dear Friends, Staring at the moon tonight is an amazing site - it is so bright, so present - like I could reach out and hold it in my hand (I believe this is the solstice moon?). You can make out every detail in the craggy surface and it seems alive in more ways than one. With the moon overhead, and wine off my mind for a change, this deal came in very late - so I'm sending it out early Saturday - it's such a good price for this wine that it doesn't need a lot of explanation. When we offered this 2-3 years ago for $35 or so, it was one of the hottest wines going. Parker had waxed poetic on its virtues as the greatest wine ever made in South Africa, etc and the Cos d'Estournel/Angelus connection was just the right mix of pedigree that it became an instant hit around the world (literally). Now it's in the discount bin. Why? The reason is simple - saturation. Too much came to the US. In a matter of weeks, it was being offered everywhere and unlike Bordeaux or Burgundy with limitless demand, the lesson was quickly learned that South Africa (despite it's great strides in quality) still has a ceiling with US consumers. Their is no secondary market demand for South African wine in the US - where Bordeaux can sit around and appreciate in value simply from time passing by (eventually someone will take it home), with most South African wine this is just not the case (not yet anyway). That doesn't mean South African wine is inferior, quite the opposite, it's just a rule of supply and demand and the US market is not ready to give the best wines from ZA the same secondary market status. So, when a boatload of this came to the market, a huge amount was traded in the first few months and then...nothing. The market's ignorance, is your gain. You can look up whatever TN's you need to on the 2005 Anwilka but this seems to be a fabulous deal. Many would argue that it's just as good as Parker's original proclamation and its best days are probably well ahead of it. This is a serious red wine through and through but its easy enough to enjoy at present that its appeal will find different paths at the same dinner table. To enjoy this now, you must decant it for several hours. This lot has been perfectly stored since release and is in pristine shape. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 2005 Anwilka (Stellenbosch) Thank you, Jon Rimmerman Garagiste Seattle, WA SA8900
6/21/2008, (See more on Garagiste...)
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Wine Definition
- Vintage2005
- TypeRed
- ProducerAnwilka
- VarietyRed Bordeaux Blend
- Designationn/a
- Vineyardn/a
- CountrySouth Africa
- RegionCoastal Region
- SubRegionStellenbosch
- AppellationStellenbosch
- Display optionsHide variety and appellation
- UPC/EAN Code088580602883, 6003884000580, 616773387974
3/24/2024 - pichon27 wrote:
Sold without tasting
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7/15/2022 - NiklasT Likes this wine: 91 Points
Smooth and hedonistic with soft, sunny dark fruit. Tannins rounded off by maturity, decent length and good energy. Great fit with bbq. Could probably go on for another 5-10 years but very good spot now.
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8/11/2021 - Rich S Likes this wine: 90 Points
Decanted for sediment. Medium garnet color with some slight hints of tawny towards the rim. Nose showed a bit of mixed black and red fruits with roasted plum, blackberry, slightly herbal, a bit of dark roast coffee. The oak has definitely integrated and left more of a baked fruit profile. Similar flavors on the palate with slightly baked, raisiny blackberry and black cherry compote flavors but not buried with alcohol or port like aromas. Some herbal cough drop notes coming through as well. Medium acid and tannin with just a touch of heat coming through on the finish. All told, this held up quite well and was very enjoyable, especially at the sale price paid. I probably would not hold much longer though.
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11/9/2020 - walkerjfw wrote: 88 Points
Last bottle from a batch bought from Garagiste 10+ years ago. Paired with my signature pot roast and and potatoes. PnP, drank over 2hours.
Deep purple color, some sediment. Nose out of the bottle was nice, dark fruits, cedar, graphite, mineral. Evolved a bit over a couple hours to show less of the graphite/mineral profile. Palate of dark fruits, dusted blackberry, spice and savory notes. Savory profile and mild blue fruits through mid palate. Tannins present, softened. Medium weight and finish.
Not much experience with South African wines, what I do have has been a bit mixed. This one went the distance so I have to give some credit. This bottle in a good spot and paired well with the slow cooked meat, would put it in the good not great category...still very enjoyable. WOuld drink up if you have it.
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7/20/2020 - Ron Slye wrote: 84 Points
This has a lovely nose. But the palate is disappointing. No major ok presence. But a bit hot and muddled. There is some nice earth notes from the can I suspect. But it still does not come together for me. After a day or two it was at the point of why should I waste the calories on this. Will wait a bit perhaps for my last bottle. Not sure it will improve, but who knows.
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