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Vilafonté 2004 Series C Red (Paarl)
- $70
Series C is the Cabernet-dominated version of a wine that brings together the winemaking talents of California winemaker Zelma Long and her viticulturist husband Phil Freese, along with Warwick Estate’s Mike Ratcliffe and San Francisco-based importer Bartholemew Broadbent. Coffee, chocolate and dark berry fruits dominate this brooding wine that shows intensity and…
— R.V.
(11/1/2006)
Vilafonté 2008 Series C Red (Paarl)
- $75
The 2008 Series C shows more grip and bruising structure than previous vintages of the Cabernet-based blend, with gripping tannins framing the hugely concentrated and heady blackberry, boysenberry and deep plum flavors. Tight and firm in the mouth, complex backnotes of black licorice, cigar tobacco and crushed African violet petals appear once the structure…
— L.B.
(11/1/2011)
Vilafonté 2007 Series C Red (Paarl)
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- $50
A beautifully balanced and nuanced wine. The aromas are heady and thick but still vibrant, displaying juicy notes of black cherry, black raspberry sauce and semidried fig laced with accents of bittersweet chocolate, tobacco and white pepper. The texture is like crushed satin, with well-integrated tannins and a creamy mouthfeel. Touches of licorice root and smoky…
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
Vilafonté 2004 Series M Red (Paarl)
- $50
Series M is based on Merlot and Malbec, with the two Cabernets also in the blend. Very modern in style, it has polished elegance, packs a punch of black fruits, dense mulberry flavors and long, smooth oak tastes.
— R.V.
(11/1/2006)
Vilafonté 2007 Series M Red (Paarl)
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- $35
Although this might be second to the Series C, it’s still up there in terms of high quality and class. Red plum, fresh fig and subtle blueberry are augmented by glimmers of licorice and earthy spice. The mouth is full and as forward as the nose, loaded with thick juicy fruit flavors that lead gracefully into the raspberry mash and tobacco infused finish. Drink now–2013.
— L.B.
(3/1/2011)
Vilafonté 2003 Series C Red (Paarl)
- $70
A fairly big (14.5% alcohol), chewy wine, but one that delivers waves of lush fruit. Plum and cassis notes are framed by hints of smoke and cedar; the merest hint of green herbs adds complexity without detracting. Long and supple on the finish. Drink now–2015.
— W.E.
(11/15/2005)
Vilafonté 2005 Series M Red (Paarl)
- $50
Zelma Long’s tradition of excellence continues with the Series M: Its deep chocolate, cinnamon and berry aromas and full, complex waves of delicious fruit and spice are exactly what a Bordeaux blend should be. Restrained but memorable, the wine has firm structure and will age beautifully.
— S.K.
(3/1/2008)
Vilafonté 2003 Series M Red (Paarl)
- $50
Rounder and softer in the mouth than the Series C, with plump plum and chocolate flavors that pick up hints of caramel, toast and dried herbs on the finish. Soft but not unstructured, this is immediately likeable. Drink now–2010. It might last longer, but why chance it?
— W.E.
(11/15/2005)
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