Rudera – Noble Late harvest 2010 – Stellenbosch, South Africa 

The nose is fruity, aromatic, gourmand, elegant, fresh and offers a fine concentration. It reveals notes of dry apricot, Zante currant and dried kumquat combined with slight touches of dried plum, dried orange and a very discreet hint of flint, spices, honey and caramel. The palate is fruity, nicely balanced and offers a beautiful mineral frame, a fine acidity, tension, finesse, dynamism, a nice definition as well as gourmandise. In the mouth this wine expresses notes of dried tangerine, dried apricot and small notes of candied lemon associated with slight touches of Zante currant, dried fig, walnuts, subtle touches of honey as well as hints of lime zest (in the background) and hazelnut. Good length.