A solid, dark, slightly chunky style, with mouthfilling coffee, black currant paste and roasted fig notes, all framed by a lively singed mesquite note. Stays grippy through the finish. Drink now through 2016. 4,500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Milk chocolate, blue berries, caramel sauce and sweet wood aromas create the impression of a somewhat reduced and confected Shiraz. But the palate comes forward with more vibrant and fresh fruit flavors of raspberry, plum and cherry to keep the sweetness from going overboard and overwhelming the wine. Overall, it’s balanced and approachable with a solid, clean finish.——L.B.(11/1/2010)—— 88

Juicy and pure, with a nice core of raspberry and blackberry fruit layered with mocha, licorice and graphite notes. The finish is solid and racy. Drink now through 2008. 2,927 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add