Shows a mature hint, but this is plenty ripe and well-stuffed with notes of lush fig sauce, blackberry preserves and maduro tobacco, all laced with hints of anise and bittersweet cocoa. A mesquite streak lends length and definition to the rich finish. Drink now through 2012. 1,500 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Swartland Select to Add

Deep, with melted fig, hoisin sauce, freshly ground espresso, aged tobacco and loam notes carried by broad but well-integrated tannins. Still has plenty of muscle. Drink now through 2011. 500 cases made, 100 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Swartland Select to Add

Rich and broad, with dark currant, fig, bittersweet cocoa and licorice notes that show nice depth and cut on the fleshy finish. Good buried acidity keeps this honest. Drink now through 2010. 500 cases made, 112 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Swartland Select to Add