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Critics Ratings

'Ripe and full-bodied, 2018 has deep perfume of wild strawberries and spice; the fruit is sweet and succulent, lacking some depth but framed by well-paced sappy tannins associated with 100% whole bunch ferment. Oak aged, 20% new. No 2017.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2021, 4.5* (93/100)

'There was no 2017 release of this small volume wine, but the thrilling second bottling was well worth waiting for. Made from an equal blend of Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge and Shaw's Mountain fruit, it was fermented with 100% whole bunches to "see where it goes", according to Peter-Allan Finlayson. The result is stunningly good: sappy, savoury and spicy, with layers of complexity, fine oak and tapering, scented finish. Only 1,200 bottles, alas. 2022-27.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2020, 97/100