Springfield Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Robertson – Methode ancienne

Springfield Estate – Cabernet Sauvignon 2011 – Robertson – Methode ancienne

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of leather, earth, discreet notes of red fruit and blackberry associated with slight notes of minty licorice as well as slight notes of spice, pepper (discreet) and oak. The palate is fruity, quite gourmand, voluminous, relatively fat and offers an acid frame and juiciness. On the palate this…

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Springfield Estate – Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Robertson

Springfield Estate – Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Robertson

The nose is fruity, aromatic and relatively powerful. It reveals notes of lemon, mandarin and slight notes of pink grapefruit associated with hints of vine peach and hints of minerality / flint. The palate is fruity, mineral, juicy, well-balanced, concentrated and offers an acid frame. On the palate this wine expresses notes of pink grapefruit,…

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Springfield Estate – Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2014 – Robertson

Springfield Estate – Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2014 – Robertson

The nose is fruity, fresh and relatively full. It reveals notes of Williams pear, quince and discreet dusty notes associated with a few discreet notes of citrus (in the background) as well as a woody hint and almond. The palate is fruity, aromatic, fat, well-balanced, mineral, relatively elegant and offers a fine creaminess, a fine…

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Sonop – Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015 – Western Cape

Sonop – Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2015 – Western Cape

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of cassis, Gariguette strawberry, rosemary and scrubland associated with slight notes of flowers (violet, iris), licorice and a discreet hint of cassis. The palate is fruity, relatively gourmand, quite fleshy and offers a beautiful silky matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of blackberry, cassis, plum and…

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Sonop – Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Western Cape

Sonop – Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc 2016 – Western Cape

The nose is aromatic. It reveals notes of vine peach associated with slight notes of white fruits, flowers, citrus as well as a discreet touch of exotic fruit and acacia. The palate is fruity, mineral, unctuous, racy, relatively fat and offers a nice matter. On the palate this wine expresses notes of green apple, peach…

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Marianne Estate – Floreal 2013 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

Marianne Estate – Floreal 2013 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

The nose reveals notes of dried plum and dried cherry associated with a few spicy touches, slight notes of mocha as well as fine woody notes. The mouth is nicely fruity, delicate, suave, fat, harmonious and quite gourmand. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of blackberry, plum and cherry associated with a few toasted…

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Marianne – Desirade 2005 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

Marianne – Desirade 2005 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

(81% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon) The nose reveals notes of dried cherry, cassis and prune combined with touches of chocolate, leather and spices (Sichuan pepper …). The palate is round, fat, quite fleshy, slightly creamy and offers a nice matter. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of dried fruit, black fruit, dried cherry and cherry combined…

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Marianne Estate – Pinotage 2008 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

Marianne Estate – Pinotage 2008 – Stellenbosch – South Africa

The nose is fruity. It reveals notes of plum, blackberry, cassis and strawberry. The palate is fruity, gourmand, precise, quite ample and slightly fat. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of juicy blackberry and blueberry associated with touches of plum, red cherry, oak and slight oaky notes in the background. Good length.

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Marianne – Selena Pinotage 2012 – Western Cape – South Africa

Marianne – Selena Pinotage 2012 – Western Cape – South Africa

(100% Pinotage) The nose reveals notes of red cherry and black cherry associated with touches of plum, raspberry as well as small notes of spices. The mouth is fat, fruity and slightly gourmand. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of ripe fruit and strawberry combined with touches of raspberry, plum as well as a…

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Marianne – Natana – Cuvée rouge 2013 – Western Cape – South Africa

Marianne – Natana – Cuvée rouge 2013 – Western Cape – South Africa

(65% Pinotage, 35% Merlot) The nose reveals notes of red cherry and black berries combined with slight notes of spice, Sichuan pepper and a slight touch of cedar. The mouth expresses notes of red fruit (cherry, red currant, raspberry) associated with touches of blackberry and juice fruits. Good length.

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