Ntsiki Biyela

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. — a year 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. — 6 years ago

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Chenin Blanc 2021

Majestic. Skin contact. Tea and orange peels. Good complexity. — a year ago

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Cabernet Sauvignon 2017

I haven’t had a new world cab Sauvignon in ages. This maker gets some press as she is working in a former apartheid state, but really this wine deserves kudos: most of all contains tension & a wirey ness that belies its cab Sauvignon credentials. Serious chocolate notes. Drink it on cold room temp side & you will be happy. Good wet winter night wine. — 5 years ago

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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

Ntsiki Biyela

Aslina Umsasane Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2019

What a great wine. When looking for a South African wine, this one was recommended. Happy to support a woman owned business. This wine was fantastic. Leather, violet and some tart cherry on the nose. Medium body with leather and plum throughout. Tannins linger on the finish with some bright fruit flavor lingering as well. Made a South African dinner to pair and this was a great wine to go along with bobotie, chakalaka, and chicken sosaties. Would buy this one again in a heartbeat. — 2 years ago

Matthew HeyboerEthan HeyboerJody Wycech
with Matthew, Ethan and 2 others

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