Tasting notes
Tokara, Reserve Collection Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon 2017
94% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Petit Verdot. Matured for 22 months in French oak, 44% new. Beautiful aromatics of red and black berries, some pleasant herbal character and a hint of vanilla. The palate is full bodied with dense fruit, fresh acidity and fine tannins. Possessing layers of flavour, the finish long and dry, this is a very stylish offering. – Winemag Prescient Top 20 Wines in South Africa 2020 Report, 95/100
De Morgenzon, Reserve Chenin Blanc 2018
Grapes from a 1972 vineyard. Spontaneously fermented and matured for 10 months in French oak, 20% new. A hint of reduction before citrus and stone fruit, some yeasty complexity plus hints of vanilla and spice. The palate is rich and creamy yet also possessing vibrant acidity, the finish is long and savoury. – Winemag Prescient Top 20 Wines in South Africa 2020 Report, 95/100
B Vintners, Liberté 2018
20% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 18 months in older French oak. An enticing nose with notes of red currant, cherry, pomegranate and musk. The palate is light-bodied and energetic – pure fruit, fresh acidity and crunchy tannins. This is precisely made, being wonderfully clean and linear. – Winemag Prescient Top 20 Wines in South Africa 2020 Report, 94/100
Flying Cloud, Sovereign of the Seas 2018
20% whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for 20 months in two 300-litre barrels, one new and one third-fill. A pronounce and very attractive note of rose-like perfume as well as red berries, white pepper and other spice. The palate has succulent fruit, bright acidity and powdery tannins. Particularly pure and poised. – Winemag Prescient Top 20 Wines in South Africa 2020 Report, 94/100
|