This has a good shot of brambly toast notes melding well with the licorice, Black Forest cake, cherry paste and plum sauce flavors, which maintain good energy through the finish. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now through 2019. 112 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Shows some maturity, with roasted cedar and tobacco notes taking over from the core of dark currant and cherry fruit. A cedary edge hangs through the finish. Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot. Drink now. 56 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Mature, with more herb and cedar notes now holding sway over subtle, receding dried currant and fig notes. This still has some polish, though the herb edge turns a little twangy in the end. OK, but why release this now? Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. Drink now. 2,400 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add