Clos Malverne
Clos Malverne 2000 Reserve Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
- $17
Plum skin and mesclun greens sharpen the palate, but the oak holds sway with warm, toasty char and molasses notes. An oak lover’s cocktail pour.
— K.F.
(9/1/2003)
Clos Malverne 1999 Auret Red (Stellenbosch)
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- $17
A pleasant, full nose of earth, hickory, apple and a note reminiscent of rum-raisin does not extend to the toasty, brown sugar palate. The eucalyptus-laden finish is sharp and minty.
— K.F.
(1/1/2004)
Clos Malverne 1999 Shiraz (Stellenbosch)
- $13
Like many South African Shirazes, this one emphasizes the earthy, leathery side of the grape’s flavor spectrum, with only hints of dark plum fruit. Still, the damp earth and hummus notes are pleasant, and the right food match (perhaps a grilled steak topped with chimichurri sauce) would help accentuate the fruit.
— W.E.
(10/1/2001)
Clos Malverne 2000 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon (Stellenbosch)
- $16
Opens with black cherry, toast and dark chocolate aromas. Followed by green herbs and grass that chase the tight, well-oaked fruit on the palate. Comes off as eucalyptus on the cherry-chocolate finish.
— K.F.
(9/1/2003)
Clos Malverne 1999 Basket Pressed Cabernet Sauvignon-Shiraz (Stellenbosch)
- $16
Sweet and sour fruit, not unlike stewed rhubarb, colors the nose and palate. Although it is a little watery, peppery tannins pick up the slack. Closes with eucalyptus, char and bitter herbs.
— K.F.
(9/1/2003)
Clos Malverne 2001 Pinotage (Stellenbosch)
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- $16
Sharp, with tart red fruit, green tobacco, and a deep elefunkiness that doesn't let go. The modest fruit is overwhelmed by the earthiness and harder, more bitter metallic elements that ascend on the finish.
— M.M.
(4/1/2005)
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