Fantastic, but different than what you’d expect. Lighter- SA smoked ancient earth. Gooseberry, roasted jalapeños. Savory and charming. Medium bodied.
Fantastic, but different than what you’d expect. Lighter- SA smoked ancient earth. Gooseberry, roasted jalapeños. Savory and charming. Medium bodied.
Jul 14th, 2021
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
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
Jan 18th, 2025Deep Ruby colour with smooth tannins and balanced feel on palate
Berries and spices to the fore with lengthy lingering aftertaste
Great expression of the Bordeaux style SAF is perfecting
Good stuff!
Deep Ruby colour with smooth tannins and balanced feel on palate
Berries and spices to the fore with lengthy lingering aftertaste
Great expression of the Bordeaux style SAF is perfecting
Good stuff!
Nov 21st, 2020
Pine needles on the nose, typical mid-weight Bordeaux blend but done well. Pronounced minerality and a bit of sage on the finish. Lacks the lusciousness of a top end super-Tuscan, but easy to forgive because price/value is excellent. Edit: after half a day in the bottle, it developed a very interest burnt coffee beans punch.
Pine needles on the nose, typical mid-weight Bordeaux blend but done well. Pronounced minerality and a bit of sage on the finish. Lacks the lusciousness of a top end super-Tuscan, but easy to forgive because price/value is excellent. Edit: after half a day in the bottle, it developed a very interest burnt coffee beans punch.
May 1st, 2020
Stellenbosch, Coastal Region, Western Cape, South Africa
