A grippy style, really solid, with a muscular core of currant, fig and hoisin sauce notes woven with dark cocoa, briar and spice. There's plenty of toast, but it's well-integrated, with cellar-worthy structure on the finish. Drink now through 2011. 500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Jonkershoek Valley Select to Add

A lovely nose of violet, clove and pepper begin this stylish wine from Neil Ellis. On the palate, blackberry and spice flavors are concentrated and balanced. Smooth tannins and a smoldering finish add to the package.——S.K.(6/1/2009)—— 87

This offers tobacco and grilled herb aromas, followed by a solid core of red currant and blackberry fruit. Ample structure on the tangy finish, which shows dark fruit and muscle while herb and mineral notes hang in the background. Drink now through 2007. 75 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Jonkershoek Valley Select to Add