This wine strikes a superb balance between herbaceous, green notes and ripe black fruit, all graced with a kiss of sweet vanilla. Rich blackberry and cassis flavors flood the palate, but then transition to sweet smoke and oak flavors on the finish.——L.B.(3/1/2012)—— 89

Roasted vanilla bean, tobacco and grilled herb notes weave through black currant and blackberry fruit. A cedary edge frames the still-lively, fleshy finish. Drink now through 2011. 100 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

Blackberry and cassis dominate the bouquet, with notes of coffee, sweet spice and savory herb adding complexity. Balanced and well structured with a medium-weight mouth and solid tannins. Grilled black plum flavors carry though on the finish. Drink now. ——L.B.(6/1/2011)—— 87

Mint, prune, plum and coffee notes run through this slightly thick yet polished enough Cabernet, which has a dark, tobacco-tinged finish. Drink now. 3,084 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add