Provenance

Wine Cellar Private Client

Critics Ratings

'The Stork is usually more perfumed and refined than Gravel Hill, but there's a density and concentration to the wine in 2015 that's unusual. Smooth, plush and fynbos-scented, this is further proof that this was a very vintage for Rhône varieties, combining texture and tannins with acidity. 2021-32.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2019. 95/100

'Deeply perfumed, with white pepper nuance on 2015 Shiraz from clay-rich soils. Less oak and longer skin contact than flagship imparts supple tannins and elegant restraint. Lovely fruit purity and similar refinement in this fine vintage to 2014 (93 pts), but even more potential.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2019, 4.5* (94/100)

'On the nose, some smoky reduction to go with attractive oak-derived notes plus black and blue fruit as well as pepper. The palate, meanwhile, is sweet, rich and smooth textured (alcohol: 14.29%). The extraordinary fruit density will impress some while the lack of refreshment value will vex others.' - Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za, 91/100 (Aug 2019)