Gorgeous raspberry and blackberry confiture notes lead the way, followed by anise, fruitcake and ganache flavors. The long finish is amply toasted, but has a graphite spine for cut and balance. Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2017. 250 cases made, 150 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Dense and gutsy, boasting lots of briar, fruitcake, melted licorice snap, black tea and boysenberry preserves flavors all rolling through a broad, well-toasted finish, where spice notes flitter underneath for added length. Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet, Petit Verdot and Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2014. 250 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

This cuts a broad swath, with lots of melted black licorice, braised fig, mocha, espresso and mulled black currant fruit aromas and flavors carried by velvety tannins through the long, lush finish. Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2013. 500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Serious herbal notes of cedar bark, black pepper and violet leaf mingle with a juicy fruit backbone of black raspberry and cherry flavors. Rich and satiny in the mouth with a firm structure and a coffee-infused finish. Drink now–2013. ——L.B.(6/1/2011)—— 90

Dark and muscular, with an nice espresso-tinged spine driving through the core of mulled black currant, bittersweet ganache, loam and melted black licorice. The finish has solid grip, with a nice snap of tobacco for added length. Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Chenin Blanc. Drink now through 2011. 350 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add