Provenance

Private Client

Critics Ratings

‘Trademark blue & black fruit on 2015, with spicy dried herb nuances from elevated cool site. Integrated, refined & elegant, if tad sweeter than stellar 2014 (5 stars, 95 pts). Firm oak (40% new for 18 months) cradles fruit to lengthy conclusion. Also in 1.5L.’ - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (93/100)

‘One of the first South African Shirazes to reach a world market, this is still an impressive red. The 2015 is showing a little reduction, but will emerge from its shell. It has plenty of structure and dark, savoury fruit, with a twist of black pepper. 2020-25’ - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2018, 93/100

‘Simple black fruit, saved from obscurity by delicious black-pepper scent on the finish. Light and reasonably short, but enjoyable while it lasts.’ – Richard Hemming MW, JancisRobinson.com, 16/20 (Sep 2018)

‘The 2015 Shiraz comes from vines located in cool sites at 350 meters to 420 meters above sea level, and underwent malolactic in tank and 18 months in 40% French oak. It has a very pure bouquet of black cherry and blueberry fruit seductively complemented by menthol scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, a fine bead of acidity, smooth texture and a nicely poised finish that offers impressive tension. This is very promising, but it needs a couple more years to develop more personality.’ – Neal Martin, Vinous, 91/100 (Aug 2018)