Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

'Sublimely distinctive. Cocoa, mint, mineral and cassis aromas and flavors glide across the palate, strutting their concentration while remaining elegant and poised. Long, tongue-gripping finish echoes with fruit without being overblown. Lovely stuff.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 91/100 (Oct 2002)

'Bright red-ruby color. Tight, nicely defined aromas of raspberry, minerals, lead pencil, bitter chocolate, black licorice, mocha and mint. Sweet, minty and penetrating, with concentrated, urgent red berry, tobacco and spice flavors and vibrant acidity. Manages to be both supple and firm. Finishes with noble, harmonious tannins and excellent length.' - Stephen Tanzer, Vinous, 90/100 (Mar 2003)

'Long an icon of new-Cape quality and style. Deeply robed, as always, brambly bouquet with mocha, fennel. Elegant, refined, beautifully judged tannin frame for cedar/cassis spine.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2003, 5*