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Warwick 2004 Estate Reserve (Trilogy) Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Stellenbosch)
This was the first Bordeaux blend from the Cape, and remains one of the very best. This 2004 is stylish, very Bordeaux in its structure, yet shows a richness of fruit that Bordeaux can only envy. Black currants, dry tannins and a sense of great ageability—they are all there. — R.V. (11/1/2006) — 95 -
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Ernie Els 2003 Limited Release Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Stellenbosch)
All the Bordeaux grapes are here, making this one of the most complete Bordeaux blends from South Africa. They go with the golfing legend of owner Ernie Els and the winemaking skills of Louis Strydom of Rust en Vrede to produce a very impressively elegant wine, which has delicious mint and smooth black fruit flavors over layers of dark tannins. Great aging potential for this world-class wine. — R.V. (11/1/2006) — 95 -
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Klein Constantia 2005 Vin de Constance Muscat (Constantia)
A lovely dessert wine, perhaps the pinnacle in South Africa. Concentrated and quite intense with full-bodied flavors of orange rind, clementine and dried apricot fruit spiced with notes of crushed yellow florals, roasted nut skin, toasted egg bread and pure honeycomb. Balanced acidity prevents the mouth from being too thick or viscous, while the endless finish carries decadent notes of candied ginger. — L.B. (11/1/2011) — 94 -
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Abraham Perold 1998 Shiraz (Paarl)
Powerful and assertive but poised, this exemplary Shiraz from Abraham Perold is a study in balance. Beautiful and subtle berry, pepper and spice mingle, set aloft by a restrained wave of minerality. The wine is structured but delicate, unfolding quietly on the palate. A lovely meeting of Old and New World styles. — S.K. (11/15/2007) — 94 -
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Ernie Els 2004 Limited Release Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Stellenbosch)
A subdued, classic spice nose leads this impressive Bordeaux blend from powerhouse producer Ernie Els. The wine is structured but soft, vibrant but restrained—in short, an exceptional balance of leathery spice, plum and blackberry juiciness and delicate minerality. Very pretty but with a backbone, this wine can age for added elegance. — S.K. (3/1/2008) — 94 -
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Vilafonté 2004 Series C Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Paarl)
Series C is the Cabernet-dominated version of a wine that brings together the winemaking talents of California winemaker Zelma Long and her viticulturist husband Phil Freese, along with Warwick Estate’s Mike Ratcliffe and San Francisco-based importer Bartholemew Broadbent. Coffee, chocolate and dark berry fruits dominate this brooding wine that shows intensity and power. Yet it never becomes heavy or overripe—here there is a good sense of balance that lifts the wine, especially in the aftertaste. — R.V. (11/1/2006) — 94 -
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Boekenhoutskloof 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Franschhoek)
Very ripe and powerful, this Cabernet is built for aging. Dry, firm tannins overlay cassis and herbal flavors, while cedar and toast aromas come from new French wood aging. Sourced from a top Franschhoek Valley vineyard, this is impressive. — R.V. (11/1/2006) — 94 -
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Meerlust 2001 Rubicon Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Stellenbosch)
Over a quarter of a century ago, this was one of the first South African Bordeaux blends. It is still one of the best, a ripely tannic, firm wine that owes a lot to the structure given by ripe grapes from mature vines. Great acidity, great black currant fruits, and great style. — R.V. (11/1/2006) — 94 -
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De Toren 2008 Fusion V Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Stellenbosch)
A stunning wine loaded with nuance and complexity, Fusion V is a blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Cabernet Franc, 12% Malbec, 7% Merlot and 5% Petit Verdot. Spicy accents of leather, tobacco and cured meat add intrigue to the dark fruit core, while pepper and sweet licorice spice infuse the long finish. It’s textured like crushed velvet with a firm structure of dusty tannins that linger. Drink now–2014. — L.B. (8/1/2011) — 93 -
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Mvemve Raats 2008 MR de Compostella Bordeaux-style Red Blend (Stellenbosch)
“De Compostella,” meaning field or compilation of stars, reflects the fact that each component is crafted to stand alone; all varieties are vinified separately, aged and then blended. Vibrant plum, black cherry and blackberry are spiced with notes of licorice root, leather and tobacco. It’s a dense and powerful Bordeaux-style blend with a firm structure that promises to develop beautifully with time in the cellar. — L.B. (11/1/2011) — 93
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Domaines Barons de Rothschild (Lafite) Los Vascos
Cabernet Sauvignon, Colchagua Valley
Solid and sturdy up front, with earthy berry and cassis aromas. Feels…Read More