Reyneke - Cornerstone 2021 (6 x 750ml)
Tasting Notes: On the nose, the Cornerstone presents intense aromas of black currant, blackberry, tea leaf, wet tobacco, and sandalwood. The palate is complex and layered, showcasing pure blackberry and black cherry fruit, with a graphite core and hints of cigar box. The wine is supported by lovely velvety tannins, a beautiful balance, and bright acidity, ensuring a lingering finish and impressive aging potential.

Blend Information: 58% Cabernet Franc, 42% Cabernet Sauvignon
About The Harvest: Grapes are carefully hand harvested and cooled overnight before being destemmed and sorted.
In The Cellar: Fermentation occurs in open top concrete tanks. The Cabernet Sauvignon is aged in first-fill 225L French oak barrels, while the Cabernet Franc matures in 2nd and 3rd fill 225L French oak barrels. The wine is then aged for 18 months in oak.

Accolades:
Tim Atkin - 94/100
Fine Wine Awards: Trophy Winner - Best Bordeaux blend - 95/100
Vinous - 94/100

Reyneke - Biodynamic Syrah 2020 (6 x 750ml)
Vinification: Syrah grapes were handpicked and cooled overnight in a cold room. The wine was spontaneously fermented, with a 30% portion of crushed whole bunch, in a combination of open-top concrete fermenters and submerged cap fermenters. Maturation took place in seasoned oak barrels and 2500L foudré for 12 months. Bottle ageing of nine months occurs before the final product is released.

Tasting notes: A perfumed nose with upfront white pepper, lavender, cherries, organum and other red fruit and undertones of pimento spice. The palate is elegant and balanced, with an underlying structure and a long finish. The dried herb and red fruit aromatics are elevated by the distinguished chalky tannins of this wine, which continue to evolve as the wine opens up. Truly a wine to savour and with a few years ageing potential.

Accolades:
Tim Atkin - 94/100
James Suckling - 91/100
Fine Wine Awards - 92/100
Wine Advocate - 91/100