A firm, tobacco-tinged edge frames the modest damson plum, cherry pit and briar notes. The lightly tangy finish lacks some flesh. Pinotage, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 5,000 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Also known as a Cape Blend, this mix of 46% Pinotage, 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot and 6% Cabernet Franc is an easy-drinking, youthful wine with fresh but rich fruit flavors of red plum and cherry backed by rose hip and hibiscus floral accents. Structured tannins remain through the close, with a subtle smokiness unfolding on the end.——L.B.(6/1/2011)—— 88