Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

' 'Power with elegance' - epithet applied to these wines generally - maintained in even ripe, concentrated year. Embryonic 2000, from single 10-year old Oude Nektar vineyard, presently dominated by forthright black spice, charry notes, dense tannins; though underlying sweet brambly fruit will reassert, and complexity and distinction increase from 2004-05. This more oak influenced than version below: new French casks for 16 months.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2003, 4*

'Elegant style Shiraz, with black cherry, raspberry and blackberry fruit that stays poised and balanced. Has a juicy texture, and a long, stylish finish where additional spice, meat and mineral notes peak out. Impressive and accessible now.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 90/100 (May 2003)