This stunning Bordeaux-style blend opens with ripe aromas of black fruits like cherry, currant and plum, laced with a serious licorice and spice streak that shows staying power. The seductive mouthfeel boasts a slightly creamy texture with mouthfilling tannins. The palate is loaded with mulled boysenberry. Hints of tobacco, mocha and sweet spice all linger on the…
— L.B.
(5/1/2012)
A great value, this Merlot-dominant blend, with splashes of Cab Sauv and Cab Franc exudes ripe aromas and flavors of rich dark fruit and berries jazzed up with layers of cigar tobacco, leather, savory herbs and tree bark. Concentrated and mouthfilling, with a velvety texture, it’s a well-balanced wine with fine, but persistent tannins and a lengthy finish.
— L.B.
(5/1/2012)
Intense minerality melds with lush, tropical fruit—an apt reflection of the cool-climate Constantia terroir. The wine is elegant and expressive with a clean, fresh character that’s wonderfully food-friendly. Imported by Frederick Wildman & Sons, Ltd.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
Cedar, black currant, espresso bean and cherry aromas show that this red blend from Constantia means business. On the palate, smoke, coffee, sweet cedar and spice flavors are carried on smooth, elegant tannins. Refreshing but has depth.
— S.K.
(12/31/2009)
There’s a ripe orange-oil streak in the background of the bouquet, boosting rich aromas of tropical fruit and hay. The texture is full but framed by cleansing acidity and a tart, slightly pithy accent on the close.
— L.B.
(5/1/2012)
A nose of herbs, kiwi, smoke and minerals gives this white an intriguing start. On the palate, it’s crisp and clean, with flavors of tropical fruit, herbs and spice unfolding over a minerally backbone. Ageable and terroir driven.
— S.K.
(3/1/2010)
This robust red starts with aromas of coffee, smoke, leather and pepper followed by flavors of coffee, smoke, cedar and spicebox. A stylish wine with a taut edge.
— S.K.
(12/31/2009)