Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Respected locally and abroad as one of SA’s top reds. 2015 adds Tinta Barocca to 2014 (93 pts)’s Shiraz, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Cinsaut blend; despite the challenge of drought, still exhibits house’s authenticity and lattice-like tannin. Unlike previous, slow to open but builds intensity, complexity. Year each in cask (8% new) & old foudre.’ - Platter’s SA Wine Guide 2018, 4.5* (92/100)

‘This sports a core of dark plum and blackberry paste flavors, staying polished and refined in feel, relying more on acidity than tannins, with the structure fully enmeshed in the fruit. Black tea, tobacco and alder hints chime through the finish. Syrah, Mourvèdre, Grenache, Tinta Barroca, Cinsault and Carignan. Best from 2019 through 2023.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Feb 2018)

'Complete and with a rich start and then lively and fresh. More layers here than is the South African norm. Feels as though it was built from the ground up.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Oct 2017)

‘Eight vineyards and five Rhône varieties contribute to this breathtaking cuvée. Bramble, liquorice, red and black fruits, incense, pepper and stony minerality are supported by sinewy tannins, stylish oak and incredible focus. Don’t be in a hurry to drink this wine. 2020-30.’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2017, 97/100

'On the nose, cherries, plums raspberry, blueberry and blackberry, lavender, fynbos, liquorice, white pepper and spice. The palate is dense but not too dense with lemon-like acidity and fine tannins. Nothing exaggerated, all of a piece, it transports you to its place of origin and isn’t that what great wine does?' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 97/100 (Nov 2017)

Greg Sherwood MW, 96+/100 (Dec 2017)