A rock-solid Cabernet, with a mouthfilling core of crushed plum and pastis-soaked cherry and raspberry fruit notes, lined with savory, charcoal and tobacco through the focused finish. Drink now through 2015. 500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

A dark, winey style, with tar, steeped currant, anise and roasted savory herb notes all running together. Lots of singed mesquite stitches up the finish, leaving a nice grippy feel. Solid. Drink now through 2013. 250 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Floral notes of chamomile and lavender overwhelm the bouquet, with secondary notes of black plum, berry and currant taking second stage. Cured meat and sweet smoke flavors unfold in the mouth and stay into the spice-driven finish.——L.B.(3/1/2012)—— 85

The nose is a bit soapy and medicinal with aromas of violets candies, mushy black cherry and a touch of acetone. The mouth offers more high toned fruit flavors with a sharp, skinny finish. Drink now. ——L.B.(6/1/2011)—— 85