Ntsiki Biyela

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon 2020

Deep ruby in color; cassis, graphite, and black plum on the nose; high acidity; high tannins; tastes like black cherries, boysenberries (I think), red bell pepper, and crushed gravel with a long finish.

After decanting for a little over an hour, I get baking spices, blackberries, and black plums on the nose; the tannins and acidity are still there, but a little more balanced; it tastes the same, but it is definitely better after the decant. I love this wine and how tart it is, but I know it's not for everyone. Nellie likes it with steak.
— 5 months ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Chardonnay 2017

Clean, citrusy Chardonnay. Lots of lime, some tropical fruit, subtle oak and some herbal notes in nose — 6 years ago

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Chardonnay Western Cape 2021

Medium gold in color; Lemon, honeysuckle, and maybe pineapple on the nose; medium plus acidity; tastes like starfruit, yellow apple, and saline with a long finish. Nellie says it's ok. I like it. — 5 months ago

Nellie Bauman
with Nellie

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Sauvignon Blanc 2018

Not a strong smell. Has a light, delicate taste that lasts surprisingly long. It comes from a very small winery in South Africa, so it’s hard to find. I really enjoyed it. — 5 years ago

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Chenin Blanc 2021

Majestic. Skin contact. Tea and orange peels. Good complexity. — 9 months ago

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Umsasane Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2020

It drinks like a bold Bordeaux with a burst of dark fruit and an earthiness that gives way to a floral middle and a gritty, graphite finish. Great wine! — 10 months ago

Wine For The World

Keplinger Biyela Red Blend 2012

Interesting project pairing U.S. winemakers with those from emerging global economies. Ntsiki Biyela, the South African half of this pairing, is a rising star and I'm dying to get her stuff solo. This one's a unique blend, at least for me: Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, with some Malbec and merlot. Rich and ripe, dark fruit, fairly straightforward but wonderfully intense flavor. — 10 years ago