Overtly toasty, with ginger cream, toasted almond, piecrust and lightly baked apple notes mingling. A touch blowsy in the end, without the zip to balance the bold flavors. Drink now. 500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

There’s a gorgeous toasty character to the red apple skin and almond aromas on the nose, while aggressive citrus and ripe apple flesh flavors take hold of the medium-weight mouth. The moderate acidity cuts through the generous palate, while a serious spicy aftertaste remains through the finish.——L.B.(11/1/2011)—— 89

Bright and very racy, delivering a solid core of fig and quince fruit laced with ginger, cardamom and brioche notes. Floral and mineral hints check in on the finish, adding length and dimension. Drink now through 2011. 100 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

A gorgeous wine with so many layers and components that all work magically together to produce a harmonious and well-balanced Chenin Blanc. The bouquet has assertive herbal aromas of cloverfields and menthol supported by notes of baked pear lightly drizzled with butterscotch sauce. The palate is rich and intense, like toasted spicecake topped with grilled peaches and crushed hazelnuts. The creamy texture and long finish seal the deal.——L.B.(9/1/2010)—— 90

A wood-aged wine that has achieved some good balance. It is big and rich, almost like Chardonnay in weight, but it seems to have little of Chenin’s varietal character. ——R.V.(11/15/2005)—— 87