Tasting Notes
A rich, powerful blend of 59% pinotage, 21% petit verdot and 20% syrah with lots of body and round, creamy tannins. Shows blackberry and cherry character. Long and flavorful. Drinkable now, but better after a couple of years.
– James Suckling // 93 Points // 2015
A very rich and concentrated wine from Pinotage, Petit Verdot and Shiraz. Dark purple colour with violet hue and black core. Intense aroma, violet and d liquorice, black cherries, blackcurrants, mild hints of vanilla, gingerbread, ripe fruit, liquorice and violets. On the palate well balance with opulent character, fine acidity, good balance, excellent length and depths.
– Markus Del Monego // 95 Points // 2015
Trophy for Best Red blend – 2018 Novare Terroir Wine Awards // 2015
A little less opulent than the 2015 rendition of this wine, yet it’s intense and focused with very pretty aromas and flavors of ripe berries and chocolate that come through nicely. Medium to full body, creamy tannins and a flavorful finish. A blend of 55% pinotage, 23% petit verdot and 22% shiraz. Drink or hold.
– James Suckling // 93 Points // 2016
Stewed blackberries, plums, dried orange, smoked meat, soy sauce and dried herbs on the nose. It’s full-bodied with grainy tannins and fresh acidity. Savory and flavourful. 40% Pinotage, 32% Shiraz, 25% Petit Verdot and 3% Chenin Blanc. Drink or hold.
– James Suckling // 93 Points // 2017
Plenty of blue and purple fruit here with violets and some white pepper, too. Medium body with an elegant texture and character. Poise and harmony here. Velvety touch with bright fruit at the center and a vivid finish with good length. 51% pinotage, 23% petit verdot, 20% shiraz and 6% chenin blanc. Drink or hold.
– James Suckling // 93 Points // 2018