A graceful red, with sleek integration of fine-grained tannins and balsamico acidity, plus deep, expressive flavors of black cherry and warm fig, bay leaf, spice box and mineral. Offers a creamy texture, which carries the flavors on the palate through the long, focused finish. Drink now through 2033. 575 cases made, 8 cases imported.??–AN??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Select to Add

A serious wine, made in a modern style, exhibiting notes of cinnamon and licorice that glide along, while ripe plum and dark chocolate flavors meet in the center. Firm in structure and thick in texture, this carries through to a solid, juicy finish. A bit restrained, so cellar for several years. Best from 2021 through 2027. 575 cases made, 2 cases imported.??–AZ??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Select to Add

Very suave, with Lapsang souchong tea, alder, sage and anise notes weaving around a still-tight core of black currant, black cherry and blackberry coulis flavors. The finish is underscored with a mineral note that adds notable cut length. Best from 2020 through 2028. 291 cases made, 2 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Select to Add

Very alluring, with warm fruit cake, melted licorice, steeped plum and black tea notes rolled together, backed by a fleshy structure and carrying through a solid, juicy finish. Shows lovely range and terrific integration, allowing everything to sail through effortlessly, retaining ample power in reserve. Drink now through 2024. 408 cases made, 10 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Select to Add

This is dark, with dense layers of fig, raspberry, plum and blueberry fruit, while licorice snap, roasted alder and warm fruitcake notes wait in reserve. Features a long, muscular finish. An impressive wine, and about as serious as this varietal can be. Best from 2016 through 2023. 290 cases made, 50 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Simonsberg-Stellenbosch Select to Add