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"Expressive black fruit jumps out of the glass. Juicy black cherry and cassis ... "Expressive black fruit jumps out of the glass. Juicy black cherry and cassis combine with blueberries, licorice and sandalwood. Full bodied and intense on the palate. Fine grained, grippy tannins balance well with a fresh, black-fruit acidity.... more

"Blackberry fruit aromas with tea-leaf and cedar notes. The palate is rich and... "Blackberry fruit aromas with tea-leaf and cedar notes. The palate is rich and polished with dark fruit and mocha flavors and a finely balanced acidity. Long.finish with the fine tannins typical of a Jonkershoek Valley wine." more

"Hamilton Russell's low-vigor, stony, clay-rich soil, cool maritime mesoclimat... "Hamilton Russell's low-vigor, stony, clay-rich soil, cool maritime mesoclimate, naturally tiny yields of well under 35 hl/ha and their philosophy of expressing the terroir in our wines – give rise to a certain tightness, tannin line and elevated... more

"Grapes are sourced from carefully-selected premium vineyards in the Elgin, Ov... "Grapes are sourced from carefully-selected premium vineyards in the Elgin, Overberg and Durbanville regions. An elegant, lightly-wooded style of Pinot Noir showing classic strawberry and red cherry notes coupled with a hint of spice. A firm, yet... more

"Deep garnet red with attractive aromas of elderberries and red currant leaf. ... "Deep garnet red with attractive aromas of elderberries and red currant leaf. The broad midpalate is cupped by silky tannins and intricate layers of plums, graphite and pomegranate and it finishes with a gentle, yet lingering array of mulberry... more

"Vibrant aromas of blueberries, ripe plums, black cherries, cinnamon and vanil... "Vibrant aromas of blueberries, ripe plums, black cherries, cinnamon and vanilla on the nose. The palate is sultry and luxurious, with densely packed flavors of berry compote, wild bramble, plum tart and spicy Christmas cake. Ripe tannins are... more

"An expressive Pinot which shows hints of herbs and spice on the nose, with la... "An expressive Pinot which shows hints of herbs and spice on the nose, with layers of bright cherry and strawberry fruit on the palate. Lovely fresh acidity, with a floral lift on the finish." more

"The 2022 Pinot Noir displays a true reflection of fruit from the Hemel-en-Aar... "The 2022 Pinot Noir displays a true reflection of fruit from the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Layers of subtle notes of red cherries and raspberries with combined hints of cloves and baking spices. Softly herbal with fresh cherry blossoms and potpourri... more

"The nose is filled with fresh juicy blackcurrant, black plums, and black cher... "The nose is filled with fresh juicy blackcurrant, black plums, and black cherries. Underlying hints of bouquet garni and subtle oak spice add further complexity. The tannins are finely textured, which adds a sturdy framework to support the plush... more

"Nearly 50-year-old Pinotage vines are fermented and aged in a combination of ... "Nearly 50-year-old Pinotage vines are fermented and aged in a combination of open top concrete, older barrel and stainless steel. The cool climate Bot River allows for a crunchy and quenching medium-bodied, fresh and smooth Pinotage with notes of... more

"Hamilton Russell Oregon aims to express this stylistic philosophy with the ve... "Hamilton Russell Oregon aims to express this stylistic philosophy with the very best Willamette Valley fruit - showcasing the restrained, structured classicism of great European Pinot noir and the bright purity of Oregon fruit. The celebrated Zena... more

"Bright red in color, with a purple hue. Bold aromas of plums & blackberries, ... "Bright red in color, with a purple hue. Bold aromas of plums & blackberries, with layers of licorice, smoke, roasted nuts and rich vanilla on the nose. The palate is packed with flavors of plums, black and red cherries, dark chocolate and spicy... more

"Deep purple-tinged color. Concentrated dark-fruit aromas with licorice and vi... "Deep purple-tinged color. Concentrated dark-fruit aromas with licorice and violet and white pepper notes. The palate is rich and broad with layers of fruit and a fine-grained tannin structure. Blend: 98% Syrah, 1 % Roussanne, 1% Viognier Blueberry,... more

"This estate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have intense color and structure, makin... "This estate Cabernet Sauvignon grapes have intense color and structure, making a light touch the cornerstone of our cellar practices. They aim for a light extraction by gently transferring the juice over the skins twice daily during the... more

"100% Grenache sourced from five vineyards." "100% Grenache sourced from five vineyards." more

"Intense dark color. The nose shows restraint, with aromas of blackberry, lico... "Intense dark color. The nose shows restraint, with aromas of blackberry, licorice and cedar notes. The palate is tight and fresh followed by fine, dense tannins that are enjoyable now and will refine and mellow over the course of several years.... more

"Southern Right is redefining Pinotage with this intense, classically styled w... "Southern Right is redefining Pinotage with this intense, classically styled wine, expressing a variety of ancient soils and packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle spice. Full ripeness at lower alcohol and the longer hang-time... more

"The Mullineux Syrah has become synonymous with its hallmark Swartland perfume... "The Mullineux Syrah has become synonymous with its hallmark Swartland perfume of plush blackberries, violets and black olive tapenade. The palate is rich and elegant with velvety tannins, complex red fruits and warm spicy notes on the finish. I... more

"This Syrah has a classic Swartland perfume of plush blackberries, violets and... "This Syrah has a classic Swartland perfume of plush blackberries, violets and black olive tapenade. The palate is rich and elegant with velvety tannins, complex red fruits and warm spicy notes on the finish. So fragrant, this has ripe cherries,... more