Region 1

Kanonkop Estate

Paul Sauer Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Deep Ruby with slightly lighter ruby edge nose and palate of dark cherry flavours with some vanilla and tobacco flavours
Still maturing but will last a long time.
Great accompaniment to a NY cut steak. Should further mature for a decade or more.

— 4 days ago

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RdV Vineyards

Lost Mountain Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

No one can guess this is from Virginia! Go for it, if you can get it… — 9 days ago

Louis M. Martini

Lot No. 1 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon

As a nod to Karen (who some will remembered worked at Louis M. Martini decades ago—and is the nicest and best person to ever work in the wine industry) we opened this for my birthday. Paired it with a Tri Tip. It was a nice pairing. Good cab. It was better a couple years ago but still nice to drink for a special occasion. — 3 months ago

The Grape Grinder

Paarl Pinotage

Very nice, smooth red. Good easily make it a favourite red. — 4 months ago

Kanonkop Estate

Simonsberg Stellenbosch Pinotage 2019

And now to South Africa! Where they produce some awesome en es for decent prices. The Pinotage was created there. A crossing between Pinot Noir and Cinsault (which was called Hermitage in its olden days). It tastes like a Pinot Noir on steroids. But, when Kanonkop gets its hands on it they lift it up to a sensational experience. Vibrant, intense and layered with flavors. Their black label is their cream of the crop sourced from old vines. — 13 days ago

Tammy de Weerd
with Tammy
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De Toren

Fusion V Stellenbosch Red Blend 2015

Husky and tannic, dark fruit and tobacco box. Good but probably need even more age to round off. — 2 months ago

Meerlust

Rubicon Cabernet Sauvignon Blend 2016

Another solid vintage of this South African Bordeaux-Style red. Blend of Cabernet Sauvignon (49%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Franc (20%) and Petite Verdot (3%). Aromas of black fruit, vanilla and dried rose petals. Flavors of cassis, blackberry, mulberry, black cherry, dried herbs and minerals. Lengthy finish and full bodied. Soft tannins and well structured. Nicely aged and quite elegant. — 3 months ago

Tom, Austin and 4 others liked this

Viñedo de los Vientos

Alcyone Atlàntida Tannat

Tannat desert wine? I was intrigued! Per previous comments, port-like, funky candied-anise type nose, not tannic at all. Big fan! — 11 days ago

Natasha Bray
with Natasha

Mulderbosch

Coastal Region Cabernet Sauvignon Rosé 2023

Bit by bit, the case is dwindling. Every bottle has been really excellent. — 19 days ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Barboursville Vineyards

Octagon Red Bordeaux Blend 2017

This wine is very dark. It has a fragrant nose, full of blue and black fruit, flowers, cedar, green pepper, and an underlying earthiness. The palate is fruity and rich, with blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries. There is a bright acidity matched with gentle tannins. The finish is medium long and carries the fruit as a lasting memory. — 3 months ago

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