Pangaea is the brainchild of South African Travis Braithwaite, and he convinced the world’s most famous wine consultant to join him on his quest, Michel Rolland. Few names are more influential in the fine wine world and even fewer with the credentials to match. In Rolland’s role as consultant, viticulturist and general advisor he is involved with more than 150 estates in 14 countries. Look to the quality of what’s in the bottle where Rolland is involved – Figeac, La Conseillante, l’Evangile, Angélus, Pavie and Smith Haut Lafitte among other great Bordeaux chateaux, as well as US cult wines Screaming Eagle and Harlan Estate.
But what of the wine that is Pangaea? At almost 50% Cabernet Sauvignon from Napa the wine carries that identity without any reservation. There is clear blue-fruited depth and Napa Cab power while the palate is marked by its drive, balance and structure, with a bone dry finish. Lisa Perotti-Brown (former editor-in-chief at Robert Parker) was the first major critic to taste and rate the wines where she scored the 2015 97 points with the unreleased 2019 raking up a perfect 100!
