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Diemersfontein 2008 Pinotage (Wellington)
- Editors' Choice
- $20
The label reads “The Original coffee/chocolate Pinotage” and boy are they right! This is pure decadent bliss with intense aromas of crème de cacao, raspberry chocolate sauce and coffee granules along with hints of hickory bacon and tobacco. The mouth is huge, ripe and full, with a balanced structure and gorgeous flavors of juicy mashed black raspberries, plum flesh…
— L.B.
(9/1/2010)
Avondale 2006 Chenin Blanc (Wellington)
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- $12
A wine that takes a delightful detour from the more typical rounded Chenin style, this bright, zippy wine has lovely tropical fruit flavors and a refeshing finish. Despite its cheerful character it’s also quite intense and layered. Enjoy with more delicate dishes like light salads, or sip on its own.
— S.K.
(3/1/2008)
Mischa 2003 Cabernet Sauvignon (Wellington)
- Editors' Choice
Already established as a leading vine nursery, the Mischa Estate is now making wines of top quality. This intriguing and original Cab is packed with delicious black currant and clove aromas, and the flavors of chocolate and rich berry mingle with elegance. The oak treatment adds sweetness too, but it’s subtle. This wine could use some time in the cellar but it’s…
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Nabygelegen 2009 Scaramanga Red (Wellington)
- $28
An interesting blend of Cab Sauv, Merlot, Malbec and Tempranillo, this red boasts a beautiful array of aromas and flavors: cassis, eucalyptus, blackberry, fig, tobacco and cinnamon. With a velvety texture and medium tannins, there’s a good grip to the long finish laced with accents of leather and black tea leaves.
— L.B.
(3/1/2012)
Diemersfontein 2006 Reserve Pinotage (Wellington)
- Editors' Choice
- $25
A beautiful Pinotage with superb expression and balance. Intriguing aromas of spicy cured meat, pepper, raw vanilla bean and mulled boysenberry abound, while the lush mouth offers concentrated dark fruit flavors of plum preserves and berry pie filling. Enjoyable now thanks to a creamy texture and silk tannins, though this wine also shows the potential to cellar for…
— L.B.
(12/15/2011)
Doolhof 2007 Minotaur Red (Wellington)
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- $65
A limited production wine (only 3,440 bottles produced) that has the depth and concentration one would expect for a wine with this price tag. Dark and floral with aromas of crushed African violets, black plum, cherry and clover. The mouth is lush and velvety, loaded with flavors of cassis, black berry, pepper and leathery spice that continue through the finish…
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
Eventide Cellar 2006 Viognier (Wellington)
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- $16
Spicy, fresh and floral, the nose on this Viognier immediately marks it as a wine to be savored. On the palate, it's lighter and fresher than the typical Viognier, with its white peach and lemon, but still full of dimension. Balanced acids keep it dancing on the tongue. Pair with chicken or fish.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Bosman Family Vineyards 2008 Pinotage (Wellington)
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- $45
Riper and richer than most Pinotage, with loads of decadent berry preserves, caramel sauce and melted dark chocolate aromas. The lushness carries through to the mouth, with a round mouthfeel full of dark fruit with accents of leather and cigar box. The peppery finish leaves a satisfying spicy note lingering in your mouth through the close.
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
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