Jammy black fruit and berry notes lead the way on this Merlot, with supporting notes of tree bark and black tea. The medium-full mouth offers more juicy dark fruit flavors and dusty tannins that linger through the close. Drink now.——L.B.(8/1/2011)—— 87

Slightly grainy tannins carry modest coffee, black cherry, tobacco and herb notes. Drink now. 500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Paarl Select to Add

Has a mature edge to the plum and black cherry fruit, with mint, vanilla and cedar hints. A bit trim on the finish with a piney hint, but still solid. Drink now. 500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Paarl Select to Add

Mature fruit is veneered with oak and kissed with dusty cocoa and dry earth. Although this is losing freshness, it comes off as elegant and the tannins suggest that it may age for just a year or two longer.——K.F.(8/1/2003)—— 86