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"White peach, apple blossom and quince lead the nose with fresh hay and lanoli... "White peach, apple blossom and quince lead the nose with fresh hay and lanolin. The palate has a moreish citric tang and the crunchy texture of apple core. Like prior vintages, a salted macadamia quality is present on the finish to provide a layer... more

"Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8... "Blend: 47% Chenin Blanc, 13% Sémillon, 11% Clairette Blanche, 10% Viognier, 8% Marsanne, 6% Roussanne, 3% Verdelho, 2% Grenache Blanc" more

"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

"A linear, steely and Chablis-esque vintage with lime leaf, green apple and ly... "A linear, steely and Chablis-esque vintage with lime leaf, green apple and lychee up front. Aromas of frangipani flowers and oat cakes arrive as the wine opens up, with subtle lemon meringue and buttered toast flavors adding sumptuousness against... more

"For those who do not like it dry, the Graham Beck Demi-Sec is a fine excuse f... "For those who do not like it dry, the Graham Beck Demi-Sec is a fine excuse for self-indulgence and frivolity. Light yeasty aromas, with hints of butterscotch, honey and praline, this delectable bubbly will stimulate your sweeter senses. Blend: 39%... more

"The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a wonderful bright crisp colour, with ... "The Estate Reserve Chardonnay displays a wonderful bright crisp colour, with vibrant citrus, lime zest and hints of butterscotch on the nose. The palate is lush and the creamy texture is underpinned with beautiful mineral notes of toasted almond... more

"Vibrant and tantalizing from the bright, golden appearance to the lingering, ... "Vibrant and tantalizing from the bright, golden appearance to the lingering, zesty finish. The nose is layered with aspects of citrus blossom, honeycomb and stone fruit which follow through onto the palate. Full bodied, the mouthfeel is rich and... more

"Deep ruby in colour. Aromas of red cherries and dark fruit give way to a ligh... "Deep ruby in colour. Aromas of red cherries and dark fruit give way to a light oak spice. Gentle and smooth upon entry, the palate is medium to full bodied with well structured tannins. The wine is fresh and vibrant concluding with a lengthy... more

"Very bright pale-yellow colour with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing ... "Very bright pale-yellow colour with green, vivacious hue. Complex, appealing nose of apricot, peach, pear, lemon zest and floral notes with hints of toasted almonds. On the palate the wine is well structured and linear but retains generous focused... more

"This has a delicate cranberry and pomegranate bouquet with a bit of a rhubarb... "This has a delicate cranberry and pomegranate bouquet with a bit of a rhubarb and bay leaf emerging with air. It offers red berries, black currants, rooibos tea, and white pepper on the palate. Chalky tannins. This Cinsaut from coastal vineyards is... 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

"Made in a way ensuring the personality of site and soil is not over-ridden by... "Made in a way ensuring the personality of site and soil is not over-ridden by the forceful character of the variety, this wine exhibits the typical Southern Right balance of tight \"Old World\" minerality and length with hints of \"New World”... more

"A pale silver-pink in color with aromas of raspberries, cherries and a few se... "A pale silver-pink in color with aromas of raspberries, cherries and a few secondary whiffs of minerality. Fine in the mouth, with subtle red berry flavors enlivened by bright acids. Brisk on the palate, showing hints of oyster shell and fresh... 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

"This seductive blend of Southern Rhône varieties has a perfumed nose of viole... "This seductive blend of Southern Rhône varieties has a perfumed nose of violets, spice and purple fruit. The medium to full bodied, food-friendly palate is finely textured with firm but approachable tannins and a fresh, lingering finish. Pure and... 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

"Exceptionally pleasing on the eye as well as the palate, Boschendal Brut Rose... "Exceptionally pleasing on the eye as well as the palate, Boschendal Brut Rose sparkles with versatility, making it ideal for enjoying on its own or in a bubbly and al fresco environment along with seafood, summer salads and chicken dishes. A little... more

"Bright and lively in appearance. Aromas of kiwi fruit, grapefruit, blackcurra... "Bright and lively in appearance. Aromas of kiwi fruit, grapefruit, blackcurrant, nutmeg and sage fill the nose. A confident palate follows, full bodied and layered. Refreshing with a vibrant acidity, the wine concludes with a powerful saline finish." more