A dark, brambly style, with cocoa powder, roasted fig, chestnut leaf and blackberry paste flavors all backed by a leather-tinged finish. Solid, giving a glimpse of the grape's rustic side without veering too far off the path. Drink now through 2016. 900 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

With the Owl Post being a reference to their preferred method of pest management, this is a welcome new release from Neethlingshof. Notes of purple flowers, black cherry, fudgy brownie and soft lanolin appear in the bouquet and medium-weight mouth. Balanced acidity and soft tannins linger through to the solid finish. Drink now.——L.B.(3/1/2011)—— 87

Starts off a touch rubbery, which blows off with time to reveal notes of peppery spice and black plum skins. The acidity is a bit sharp in the mouth, but is controlled by a sweet spice-infused finish.——L.B.(11/1/2010)—— 85