Lush, tropical fruit flavors meet a clean, steely edge in this delicious wine from historic producer Boschendal. Intense aromas in the nose and an overall rounded, full character give it presence, but it's still clean and balanced. ——S.K.(7/1/2007)—— 90

Dark yellow, the color speaks to this wine’s richness. Pithy peach and vanilla waft from the glass, but this wine has plenty of body to stand up to oak, also delivering rich tropical fruit with citrus undertones. Despite the rich flavors, acidity offers a careful balance. ——M.D.(12/31/2006)—— 89

This appealing wine's superclean grapefruit-pineapple-herbgrass aromas and flavors really sing. It's 'well-tuned,' to quote a J. S. Bach title, finely balancing its rich/smooth and tangy/angular elements-- something as appealing as Bach. Displays lovely feel and flavor right through the long, herb-tinged finish. Cries out for sea bass, sole, or shell fish.——M.M.(4/1/2005)—— 90

Everything’s in place as the complex grapefruit, pineapple and tangy-spice nose opens to a full, similarly flavored palate. The feel is ripe and full yet alive with vibrant acidity, the finish long and clean with zesty pepper notes.——M.M.(4/1/2005)—— 90