Initially, gave off a whiff of pencil shavings and graphite then followed by cassis and menthol. The characters were repeated on the palate to confirm ripe blackcurrant. It was savoury and mellow with soft tannins and a silky texture. Well integrated, it was warm and spicy just the thing on a on a cold night, with the faintest touch of an alcoholic burn on what was the only blemish on an otherwise immaculate finish. With cellarage, this wine has really improved, developed and is now living up to its full potential. CHP 91 points
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Inky purple, almost opaque, with ruby edges. Fresh plums on the nose. On the palate, soft tannins, fruity but good acid spine balances. More plummy fruit, black currant, hint of mint in the finish. Lovely.
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I had this a second time with the food -- and especially the grilled chicken sandwiches and meats -- and it was much improved by the food. Too bad the food wasn't served with the wine.
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4/2/2023 - Alex Barbera Likes this wine: 91 Points
Überraschend positive Entwicklung - jetzt aus meiner Sicht der Peak erreicht - aber noch 3+ nice.
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12/5/2021 - platpeeps Likes this wine: 91 Points
Initially, gave off a whiff of pencil shavings and graphite then followed by cassis and menthol. The characters were repeated on the palate to confirm ripe blackcurrant. It was savoury and mellow with soft tannins and a silky texture. Well integrated, it was warm and spicy just the thing on a on a cold night, with the faintest touch of an alcoholic burn on what was the only blemish on an otherwise immaculate finish. With cellarage, this wine has really improved, developed and is now living up to its full potential. CHP 91 points
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7/16/2017 - DK Amateur wrote:
From memory: Strange but not unpleasant aromas of soft licorice and overripe dark berries. Actually very nice but untypical cabernet aromas.
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4/21/2017 - kenito799 wrote: 90 Points
Inky purple, almost opaque, with ruby edges. Fresh plums on the nose. On the palate, soft tannins, fruity but good acid spine balances. More plummy fruit, black currant, hint of mint in the finish. Lovely.
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1/12/2016 - TashNYC wrote: 89 Points
South African Wine Seminar (New York, NY): Red fruits, bell pepper, some tannins on the finish. Would be good with a steak. $25 retail.
I had this a second time with the food -- and especially the grilled chicken sandwiches and meats -- and it was much improved by the food. Too bad the food wasn't served with the wine.
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