Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

2005
'Experiments with native yeast fermentation and lighter filtration pay off with refined, intense mineral/fruit purity and focus of the '05, perfumed and elegant as ever; superbly managed oaking in early harmony. Silky length, deeply satisfying. International acclaim for previous vintages is unsurprising'. - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2007, 4.5*

2006
'Good earthy burgundian notes on the nose - even some mushrooms, good mushrooms. Violets - very lively and refreshing with real subtlety. Worth tasting by anyone who doubts that New World Pinot can be subtle.' - Jancis Robinson, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Apr 2008)

2007
'Bold, aromatic and ripe, but very elegant, with racy acidity providing the ground wire for the rich black cherry, bramble, incense and sweet earth notes, followed by a long, multifaceted finish.' - Wine Spectator, 93/100

2008
'Long a local classic. 2008 concentrated and intense, but a touch leaner, less richly fruited than 2007. Black cherry, herbal aromas, hints of mushroom, forest floor, rhubarb. 10 months oak, 30% new. Like Chardonnay, part native-yeast fermented.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2010, 4*

'A tangy, racy style, boasting a core of mulled cherry, red currant and incense notes backed by a long, iron-tinged finish. Taut but vigorous, this should stretch out a touch with brief cellaring.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Nov 2010)

2009
'2009 edition of local classic brighter, seemingly riper than 2008 (4 stars), with fragrant cherry, strawberry notes. Silken, supple and succulent; delicate smokiness (45% new oak) evident on finish.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2011, 4.5*

'Lovely black tea, signed apple wood and toasty wood spice notes lead the way, followed by racy black cherry, red currant and blackberry fruit, with a long, mineral-driven finish. This has range and depth, yet stays silky and very elegant.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 92/100 (Apr 2012)