This is a wine produced by the now defunct Crushpad from their purchased grapes. Purple in color. The nose has cassis, dark cherries with a fair amount of oak. On the palate, this has firm tannins. There is cassis fruit but also a lot of oak. I wonder if there is enough fruit to outlast the oak. I am not sure and would not take a chance. drink this sooner than later.
This is history in a bottle. One of the great wines from South Africa and still a great dessert wine. Light golden in color. The nose is honeyed with apricots and peach. On the palate, this is sweet without being cloying. Honey and apricots. A bit of acidity. Worked well with food. A little goes a long way but it is delicious.
This is really drinking quite well right now. I had been told it might be past prime, but this bottle, bought on release and well cellared was about as good as one could expect. Ruby in color. Very pretty nose of cherries, tar, and slight roses. On the palate, this has layers of fruit, dried fruit and earthy forest floor. Great acidity. Nice finish. Worked perfectly at the dinner table. No hurry on this but this is at or close to peak.
Warning, this is a biased wine review. This is our own label. So why post a note? Because people often ask me how the wines are drinking and what are my thoughts. I try to be honest and forthright but at the very least, I make the wine I want to drink, so hopefully, it is a wine that I like. YMMV. 2010 is a vintage that has taken a while to come around but it seems to have gotten some traction and is getting there. This bottle was opened and allowed to breathe for 8 hours prior to serving. Purple in color. The nose has black raspberries, roasted meat, white pepper and slight floral
Purple in color. The nose is very nice with cassis, cedar, slight leather and graphite. On the palate, this is fruit with some depth. Slight tannins. Some complexity. Nice cassis fruit on the palate. Overall, this is very good and approaching maturity. Probably won't get better but no hurry either. Worked well with food.
I wondered if this were past prime, but no, it is drinking beautifully (at least this bottle). Ruby/purple in color. The nose has cherries, dried cherries, sandalwood and tea leaves. On the palate, this is medium bodied. complex and layers of cherries, dried cherries and forest floor. Great acidity. Perfect at the dinner table. Long finish. Everything I want out of cellaring a wine for 20 years. Still fresh and vibrant but also mature and complex. Certainly no point in waiting on these.
This is still young but drinking quite well now. Purple in color. The nose has dark cherries, black raspberries, leather, bramble and spice. On the palate, this is juicy with lots of fruit. Black cherries mostly. Some leathery tannins. Depth. Delicious. Drank over a couple days, it was better on day 2. Nice finish. Food friendly or on its own.
Wow, is this good. $30 retail and a great value at that price. Ruby in color with some purple swirls. The nose has sour cherries, cherries, anise, slight spice. On the palate, this has a wonderful texture. Medium bodied but lush. Great acidity. Juicy black cherry fruit. Deep and some complexity. Light tannins. Great with food. It is delicious.
It can be hard to find a time to open these kinds of "orange" wines. I love them but they are not for everyone. This is a white blend of grapes that is fermented, on the skins in amphorae and then finished in barrels. It has Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Riesling. These kind of wines are best served at cellar temperature. Golden brown in color. The nose is oxidized but also has some apple cider, slight citrus and even a floral note. If oxidized wines bother you, stay away. I found the nose vibrant. On the palate, this is also vibrant and full of energy. Apple cider
Light golden in color. Nice mousse with lots of small bubbles. The nose is nice almonds, slightly yeasty, and some ginger. This is spry and a bit shy at first. Ginger and slightly chalky. Good acidity. Works well with food. Some complexity. Good finish. Not a big wine but certainly persistent. Good value for Champagne.
