Africa Five

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Bordeaux blend: 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 28% Merlot, 20% Cabernet Franc, 3% Petit Verdot
Dark ruby with nice mulberry and vanilla notes, soft integrated tannins the Merlot. & Cab Franc soften the whole experience giving the wine great balance and finesse.
Good length and finish
Last tried 2020 and still have several its maturing well and be interesting to taste again in say 2 and another 5 years
— 20 days ago

Andrew, Ruud and 9 others liked this

Rustenberg

John X Merriman Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2021

Rustenberg remonte au début de la colonisation par les Hollandais dans la région du Cap en Afrique du Sud. On produit du vin depuis 1892 sans interruption. La cuvée John X Merriman porte le nom d’un ancien propriétaire qui devint premier ministre de la colonie du Cap. C’est un assemblage bordelais, médocain avec une prédominance de cabernet sauvignon, en 2021. Les cépages varient d’une année à l’autre, il y avait du Cabernet Franc et beaucoup de Merlot il y a quelques années. Il a passé 20 mois sous fût de chêne français. Le 2021 est encore jeune avec une belle robe rubis. Le nez est franc avec des effluves de fruits rouges, framboise et de fruits noirs, cassis. La bouche est tout à fait agréable, les tanins sont souples. Le corps est moyen. La finale est longue sur des saveurs de chocolat et de prune et un soupçon d’épices. Il fait partie des 1001 vins qu'il faut avoir goûtés. — a month ago

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Medium deep , ruby centre and ruby rim . Dark blackberry , spicy tobacco , earthy currants , coffee . On the palate quite dark fruit focused , blackcurrant , blackberry , dark cherry . With time in the glass this seems to show a bit more of the earthy , tobacco notes also present on the nose. Quite high fresh acidity , slightly gritty tannins , quite good tobacco tinged finish . This is showing well now but will age well for a further decade — a month ago

Ira, Tom and 6 others liked this

Shafer Vineyards

One Point Five Stags Leap District Cabernet Sauvignon 2021

Blend 95% Cabernet Sauv, 2% Merlot, 2% Petit Verdot, splash of Malbec, more cab heavy than prior vintages, deep Ruby, aromas of ripe black and red fruits with floral and earthy notes. On the palate flavors of cherry, blackberry, currants and licorice with vanilla, cacao, cedar and savory herbs. Long finish, well balanced, full tight rich tannins ending with fruit, cedar and earthy character. Nice! — 4 days ago

Bob, Paul and 9 others liked this

Hamilton Russell Vineyards

Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Chardonnay 2021

Love the special character of these South African Chards — a month ago

Eric, Vanessa and 16 others liked this
David White

David White

HR Pinot Noirs are excellent as well 👍

Mullineux Family Wines

Swartland Syrah 2020

Very clean black olive. Impressive! — a month ago

Ira and Tom liked this

Sine Qua Non

Five Shooter Syrah 2010

Big and blowsy. Dark plummy fruit, tangy cherry. Reduced and intense. Long. — 23 days ago

Paul Woolls
with Paul
Douglas, Jay and 6 others liked this

Kanonkop Estate

Kadette Stellenbosch Pinotage Blend 2024

Majestic - really nice, a little different. Quite strong — 9 days ago

Barista Wines

Pinotage 2023

Very good. Almost smoky taste Cherry and plum. — a month ago

Sadie Family

Columella Liberatus Castro Bonae Spei Shiraz Blend 2012

P S
8.9

Big nose but not big body. Very tasty but not worth the 100+ price. Really nice but not good value. 80/20 Syrah/ mouvedre. — 2 months ago

Larry Schapiro
with Larry