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Deetlefs 2008 Chenin Blanc (Breedekloof)
- $19
Aromas of lemon, peach and honey dominate in this fresh Chenin from Deetlefs. The wine is honeyed and smooth on the palate, but has a citric freshness underneath. Food-friendly and a great everyday white.
— S.K.
(3/1/2010)
Lions Drift 2009 Silkbush Mountain Vineyards Pinotage (Breedekloof)
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- $18
Dusty dark cherry and blackberry fruit dominate the nose, with secondary aromas of game, peppery spice and tobacco. The dark fruit character continues on the palate, transitioning into the finish, which is laced with hints of mocha and spice. Medium weight, with nice vibrancy in the mouth. Drink now-2015.
— L.B.
(5/1/2012)
Deetlefs 2007 Oak Matured Pinotage (Breedekloof)
- $30
This lively, balanced Pinotage offers the vivid spice and rich banana and plum fruit for which Pinotage is known, in an exuberant, approachable package. Plum and red berry, tobacco smoke and warming spice offer big but elegant favors. Cellarworthy, but can be drunk now. Pair with lamb, game, spicy cuisine.
— S.K.
(3/1/2010)
Deetlefs 2007 Sémillon (Breedekloof)
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- $16
A delighful, alluring white with aromas of orange, lemon and honey, and creamy honey and white fruit flavirs on the palate. The elegant waves of flavor are balanced by some acidity, but the mouthfeel is still luxuriant. It all ends with a spicy flair. Pair with creamy cheeses, poultry, salads.
— S.K.
(3/1/2010)
Lions Drift 2008 Silkbush Mountain Vineyards Pinotage (Breedekloof)
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- $15
There’s a nice herbal earthiness here, giving a rustic and intriguing feel to this otherwise ripe, dark-fruit-dominant wine. Black plum, cherry and berry fill the midpalate, while tobacco and pepper spice take center stage on the finish. Approachable and lively now with good balance and soft tannins.
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
Deetlefs 2007 Merlot (Breedekloof)
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- $20
Concentrated and a bit reduced with aromas of chocolate sauce-drizzled raspberries, balsamic glaze and woody spice. Lush dark fruit abounds in the round mouth with medium dusty tannins providing a fine sandpaper texture. The flavors of all-fruit preserves and black plum transition to a kick of spice on the finish. Drink now.
— L.B.
(11/1/2010)
Deetlefs 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon (Breedekloof)
- $25
Cedar, smoked meat and peppery spice on the nose are followed by currants, cigar box and cedar on the palate. Somewhat restraned in the classic style, the wine has a food-friendly elegance and charm.
— S.K.
(6/1/2010)
Deetlefs 2007 Shiraz (Breedekloof)
- $20
A nose of minerals, raspberry and pepper spice lead this rustic Shiraz from Deetlefs. Flavors of leather, pepper, ash and berries give it a masculine edge; pair with grilled meats or spicy cuisine.
— S.K.
(11/1/2009)
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