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Nitída 2003 Sauvignon Blanc (Durbanville)

Price $15

Clean and fresh, with lime-herb aromas and flavors. Taut mineral and sour grass elements here are on a par with solid Loire or New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc. A firm acid backbone sits over lurking ripe tropical fruit notes. This begs for grilled seafood or pork in a lime marinade. — M.M. (12/15/2004)

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Nitída 2006 Pinotage (Durbanville)

Voluptuous and elegant but still true to the rustic nature of Pinotage, this is a true expression of South African terroir. Sweet black currant, licorice and cool-climate-derived mint mingled with smoke and spice create dimension and depth. The finish is firm and a touch edgy—again, a Pinotage characteristic. — S.K. (7/1/2007)

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Nitída 2003 Calligraphy Red (Durbanville)

Price $25

A blend of almost equal parts Merlot, Cab Franc and Cab Sauvignon, this wine has nice cassis and tobacco notes on the nose that translate to the mouth, adding some spicy earth and tart berry. Big on the palate, with solid tannins to back it up, it picks up some lemony notes on the finish. Imported by Global Vineyard Importers. — M.D. (5/1/2006)

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Nitída 2005 Sauvignon Blanc (Durbanville)

Price $15

A strong nose of cat pee and green bean leads to pleasing flavors of gooseberries. The high acidity in this wine calls for food, so try it with oysters. Imported by Global Vineyard Importers. — M.D. (5/1/2006)

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Nitída 2003 Sémillon (Durbanville)

Price $13

A dry white with a smooth mouthfeel and some typical Sémillon waxiness to boot. Still, a strong, unyielding bell pepper quality detracts throughout. Closes clean with a slight grainy feel, but it’s just too green and lean. — M.M. (12/15/2004)

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Nitída 2002 Pinotage (Durbanville)

Price $15

There’s a ripe core of fruit under this wine’s massive veneer of animal funkiness, but it’s hard to find. Complex tart red berry, vanilla and licorice notes on the nose are quickly buried. A funky metallic-earthiness—too much for most noses and palates— takes over, and that’s the whole story here. — M.M. (12/15/2004)

Most Reviewed Designations

Calligraphy

Most Reviewed Varietals

Bordeaux-style Red Blend Pinotage Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon

2010 Andeluna Altitud

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