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De Grendel 2007 Merlot (Durbanville)
- $27
Medium-intense and herbal with notes of licorice root and cedar spice among the dark fruit and soft green-pepper flavors. It’s easy to drink and well structured with moderate acid and soft but present tannins. A good amount of sweet woody spice lingers though the finish.
— L.B.
(12/31/2010)
De Grendel 2006 Tijgerberg Sauvignon Blanc (Durbanville)
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- $17
Rich, tropical fruit and flowers intermingle on the nose of this elegant white from Durbanville. On the palate, it's a combination of full and flavorful--white fruits and fragrant flowers--as well as crisp and clean. the overall character is delicate and balanced.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
De Grendel 2008 Sauvignon Blanc (Durbanville)
- $17
Fresh but earthy aromas of apple, fig and pepper give this intriguing wine extra draw. On the palate, a robust herbal character backed by an appealing slatey spin and balanced acids offer elegance and personality. Ends with a clean, lingering finish.
— S.K.
(6/1/2009)
De Grendel 2007 Shiraz (Durbanville)
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- $18
This is quite a meaty Shiraz, with dominating characteristics of smoked game and bacon slabs. But the raspberry sauce, blueberry and plum fruit flavors keep things from getting too wild, filling the palate alongside accents of smoky pepper. The tannins are dusty but dissipate slowly on the finish, making this a tasty and easy-drinking but interesting selection.
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
De Grendel 2006 Merlot (Durbanville)
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Licorice, currant and an enticing combination of spices characterize this cool-climate Merlot. Round and seamless, but with plenty of character. The finish lingers.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
De Grendel 2009 Sauvignon Blanc (Coastal Region)
- $16
Tropical and ripe with aromas and flavors of gooseberry, soft lychee, rose petals and orange blossom. Attractive and easy to drink with moderate acidity and a clean, medium length finish.
— L.B.
(12/31/2010)
De Grendel 2005 Tijgerberg Merlot (Durbanville)
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- $20
Winemaker Charles Hopkins has a fondness for the more austere Saint-Émilion style, and it shows in this taut but expressive Merlot. Though restrained and elegant, the wine exhibits energetic aromas of red fruit and spice, and on the palate is rounded out by hints of chocolate and coffee. Pair with lamb or duck.
— S.K.
(7/1/2007)
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