Mature, with coffee, prune and cedar flavors dominating as the black cherry fruit fades in the background. Hanging in, but only for fans of the style. Drink now. 5,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Select to Add

A tasty 75% Merlot- 25% Cabernet blend with a dark berry, earth and toast profile. Just slightly tart, this will stand up well to full-flavored and spicy foods. Shows good fruit-acid balance plus hints of sous-bois (under the trees) woodsiness...not just oaky woodiness. A firm structured middleweight with solid appeal.——M.M.(4/1/2005)—— 88