Lion’s Kop – Merlot 2011 – Ricome – Stellenbosch, South Africa

Lion’s Kop – Merlot 2011 – Ricome – Stellenbosch, South Africa

The nose is aromatic and offers power as well as a small freshness. It reveals notes of blackberry, crushed cassis, sour cherry and hints of liquorice associated with slight touches of spices, cardamom, touches of oak / caramelization as well as a very discreet hint of pepper (in the background), salinity and boxwood (in the…

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Survivor – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Swartland, South Africa

Survivor – Cabernet Sauvignon 2016 – Swartland, South Africa

The nose is fruity and offers power as well as a fine concentration. It reveals notes of vanilla, blackberry and crushed wild cassis combined with hints of wild strawberry and touches of Sichuan pepper, spice, toasted touches, tonka bean as well as a very discreet hint of garrigue. The palate is juicy, fruity, well-balanced, suave…

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Perdeberg Cellard – The Dry Land Collection – Courageous 2016 – Paarl, South Africa

Perdeberg Cellard – The Dry Land Collection – Courageous 2016 – Paarl, South Africa

The nose offers concentration and a small freshness. It reveals notes of quince, nutmeg and small notes of acacia flowers associated with hints of nectarine as well as slight hints of racy minerality and citrus. The palate is fine, round and offers a small unctuosity, a beautiful acidulous / juicy frame, fat, a fine tension,…

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One Formation – Chenin Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc / Grenache Blanc 2017 – W.O. Coastal Region, South Africa

One Formation – Chenin Blanc / Sauvignon Blanc / Grenache Blanc 2017 – W.O. Coastal Region, South Africa

The nose is aromatic and offers minerality as well as concentration. It reveals notes of lychee, citrus and small notes of flowers / bulb associated with small notes of exotic fruits, brugnon and minerality. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave and offers a good minerality, roundness, a (very) slight acidulous frame, finesse, a good structure…

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Balance – 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot – W.O. Western Cape, South Africa

Balance – 2017 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot – W.O. Western Cape, South Africa

The nose is aromatic and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of red berries, blackberries and small notes of ripe bell pepper associated with slight hints of cassis and gray pepper. The palate is fruity, juicy, (very) slightly tight, a bit gourmand and offers a beautiful definition, a fine unctuosity, suavity as well as…

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Survivor – 2016 Pinotage – W.O. Western Cape, Swartland, South Africa

Survivor – 2016 Pinotage – W.O. Western Cape, Swartland, South Africa

The nose is aromatic and offers a small freshness. It reveals notes of vanilla, plum and small notes of strawberry, crushed raspberry associated with small touches of chocolate and an imperceptible touch of garrigue / rosemary (in the background). The palate is juicy, fruity, well-balanced and offers a beautiful acidulous frame, tension, a small straightness,…

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Balance – 2017 Pinotage Reserve – W.O. Western Cape, South Africa

Balance – 2017 Pinotage Reserve – W.O. Western Cape, South Africa

The nose is fruity, fresh and well-built. It reveals notes of cassis, plum and small notes of blackberry associated with fine touches of red berries, thyme as well as discreet hints of rosemary and very discreet toasted hints. The palate is fruity, juicy, well-balanced and offers a good definition, a good structure, a fine straightness,…

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One Formation – Shiraz / Grenach / Viognier 2015 – South Africa

One Formation – Shiraz / Grenach / Viognier 2015 – South Africa

The nose is aromatic and offers richness, a small concentration as well as a (very) slight creaminess. It reveals notes of crushed blackberry and crushed strawberry associated with touches of wild berries, chocolate, toasted touches as well as a very discreet hint of almond and Sichuan pepper. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, slightly acidulous and…

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Perdeberg Cellard – The Dry Land Collection – Joseph’s Legacy 2014 – W.O. Coastal Region, South Africa

Perdeberg Cellard – The Dry Land Collection – Joseph’s Legacy 2014 – W.O. Coastal Region, South Africa

The nose is fruity, a bit gourmand and offers a small concentration. It reveal notes of crushed cassis, crushed boysenberry and small notes of wild strawberry combined with hints of gray pepper, vanilla and discreet hints of garrigue / laurel. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, suave and offers good definition, a fine acid frame, tension,…

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Survivor – Chenin Blanc 2017 – Swartland, South Africa 

Survivor – Chenin Blanc 2017 – Swartland, South Africa 

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of nectarine, pear and small notes of litchi, quince associated with fine touches of citrus and hints of flowers. The palate is fruity, well-balanced, a bit gourmand and offers a good definition, a fine unctuosity as well as a fine acidulous / juicy frame. On the palate this…

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