Provenance

The Distell Tabernacle - Stellenbosch

Critics Ratings

'Made in the days when pure Cinsaults were much rarer than they are today, this is a mature, brick red example that's reminiscent of an aged red Burgundy from Volnay or Chambolle-Musigny. Subtle, ethereal and balsamic with notes of forest floor, rooibos tea and wild strawberry and delicate, palate-caressing tannins.' - Tim Atkin MW, 93/100 (Apr 2022)

'Macerated strawberries, earth and spice on the nose while the palate shows sweet fruit and soft tannins. True to the variety, this retains a certain charm.' - Christian Eedes (Apr 2022)

'Dense, dark supremely richly fruited and elegant. Beautiful perfumed, red berry fruit lift. Intense…Sooo sweet, rich and unctuously opulent. Low acid feel, plush creamy palate and a real blockbuster feel. But this is classic, ripe 1974. Crazy plummy concentration, plushness, freshness and exotic depth. Still so youthful.' - Greg Sherwood MW, A Fine Wine Safari, 93/100 (Apr 2017)