Tangy pippin apple and fresh kiwifruit notes race along, with a hint of fennel extending the finish. A tasty, dry style. Drink now through 2015. 260 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Elgin Select to Add

I felt that the 2010 Riesling was bereft of some varietal character on the nose with hints of grapefruit and lime flower, but I would have liked more vivacity. The palate is light with touches of lime, grapefruit and apricot with a clean, light, commercial finish. Drink now. Neurosurgeon Dr. Paul Cluver owns the eponymous 2,500-hectare estate in Elgin, of which 90-hectares are under vine. It is a family affair. Winemaker Andreas Burger (recently elected to the prestigious Cape Winemakers Guild) is married to daughter and financial director, Inge Cluver. Their portfolio focuses on classic varieties, in particular a splendid Chardonnay and commendable Pinot Noir from Burgundy clones.Importer: World Premier Wines, Mooresville, NC. Tel 704-360-0962.

Crunchy and nicely focused, with tasty pippin apple, lime and slate notes that stay lively on the light-bodied but lengthy finish. Drink now. 1,300 cases made, 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Elgin Select to Add