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Thandi 2002 Chardonnay (Western Cape)

Price $13

Good mid-weight Chardonnay with nice apple fruit, notable but not overwhelming oak, nice texture and a dry finish. As so often, it seems that 15% less oak would yield an improved, better balanced wine. Still, this is even and tasty. — M.M. (12/15/2004)

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Thandi 2002 Pinot Noir (Elgin)

Price $15

A tangy cherry and smoke bouquet opens this light, attractively balanced wine. Shows interesting chalk hints, but also too much of a green element for it to really sing. Still, they’ve gotten the feel just right, hard enough with Pinot Noir. Deeper, more focused fruit could make this an impressive contender. I hope the Thandi team stays with it in upcoming vintages. — M.M. (12/15/2004)

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Thandi 2001 Cabernet Sauvignon (Coastal Region)

Price $14

Nice accents show here, including some associated with expensive red wines—leather, tobacco, cedar, shoepolish. But the modest red fruit is overpowered by the amount of oak used, making this overly drying. Some good parts, but the whole is less than the sum. — M.M. (12/15/2004)

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