An exciting, lively, wine. Good weight of mouth-watering fruit. Fully balanced with delicious lemon meringue flavours.  

This harmonious blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay and Pinot Meunier has been matured on the lees for some years until considered as ready for drinking. Flavours embraced in the wine are fresh fruit, white blossom and brioche. 

This Champagne Cuvée is composed of the varieties Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier and Pinot Noir. The Brut Réserve is a classic, light Champagne, by its finesse and elegance it remains an unforgettable experience. 

This Champagne is known for its elegant and refined character. It is made from a blend of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a small percentage of Pinot Meunier, giving it a vibrant pink color. The wine offers a delicate balance of fresh red fruit flavors, such as strawberries and raspberries, with subtle floral notes. Its crisp acidity and fine bubbles create a refreshing and smooth finish, making it perfect for celebrations or pairing with light dishes. 

This world-renowned champagne speaks for itself and always maintains  it’s very high ratings 

Crisp green apple notes and nuttiness of freshly baked bread are prevalent 

on the nose. On the palate, delicate yeasty tones, layered with toast and ripe fruit are enlivened by a firm mousse and persistent bead. Wonderful foamy mouthful of blackberry fruit flavours with a long lingering aftertaste. Composed in the classic French tradition of two noble varieties, Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.  

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From Madiba magic to Obama mania – Graham Beck Brut has been the bubbly to beat! It was the celebratory drink of choice both at Nelson Mandela’s inauguration and Barack Obama’s presidential win. Light yeasty aromas, limey fresh fruit on the nose, and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse gives freshness and finesse. . Chardonnay 53%, Pinot Noir 47 %. 12.05 % Alc 

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The 2017 vintage has classic brioche yeasty notes whilst also showing fresh   granny smith apples. The palate is lined with lively bubbles and carries a long aftertaste. This brings about a crisp yet rich and creamy mouthfeel. Made of 76% Chardonnay/ 24 % Pinot Noir. The grapes were harvested early in the morning by hand to keep the fruit cool. The MCC was allowed to age under  crown cap for 63 months, after which the wine was disgorged, and a small amount of Dosage was added. Moderate 12 % Alc 4.5 * Platter, 92/100 Tim Atkins  

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Made of 60% Pinot Noir that imparts a clean flintiness and 40% Chardonnay for its distinctive body and taste. It has a delicate salmon pink hue, delicate yeasty tones with whiffs of baked bread and ripe berry fruit on the nose. The palate is delightfully dry with a wonderful mouth full of blackberry fruit, evoking an air with its delicate pink plush.  

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Crafted from 80% Pinot Noir and 20% Chardonnay The two varietals each add their own special magic to the final blend – Chardonnay for fruit and elegance and Pinot Noir for length of flavour and a touch of colour. The delightful salmon pink colour complements the strawberry fruit flavours. Savour the light yeasty aromas, freshness on the nose and rich creamy complexity on the palate. Fine mousse and a great length of flavour.  

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The vineyards are meticulously cared for by hand. Organic and biodynamic practices are employed by not using any pesticides, herbicides or chemical sprays. On the nose you will experience aromas of fresh strawberries, red apple and ruby grapefruit which follows through onto the palate with a lovely biscuit and brioche toasty finish. Created in the traditional French method of bottle fermentation known as Cap Classique in South Africa. 12 % Alc 4 *Platter, Tim Atkin 92/100

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Hartenberg embraces a holistic approach to pest control, fostering a harmonious relation between their vineyards and indigenous insects that protect them. Since the early 200s Hartenberg has been pesticide-free, pioneering the use of historically indigenous insects to control pest insect populations instead.

Hartenberg Estate is an inclusive family enterprise with a culture of excellence and already continued by the second generation and shared by loyal staff.

On the bouquet this 2020 Chardonnay shows alluring aromas of white pear, Elder flower and subtle hints of toasted vanilla and white flowers. The palate is fresh yet creamy with the ripe pear and citrus acidity following through. Well-integrated oak allows for a toasty and lingering finish.

International Wine & Spirits Competition BRONZE, 4 * Platter 

92/100 Tim Atkin, SA Wine Guide, 91/100 Decanter.

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Thelema is family owned and managed wine estate, part of the spectacular Simonsberg Mountain range in Stellenbosch, South. Fermented and matured in French oak barrels, this medium bodied Chardonnay presents aromas of citrus  and hints of peach on the nose with nuttiness on the mid-palate. It is fresh with  an underlying minerality but balanced by a long creamy finish.13 % Alc    

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After establishing Thelema Mountain Vineyards, Gyles Webb embarked on a new project in the early 2000’s to develop a range of small-scale, cool-climate wines. Sutherland Vineyards is situated just 9 km off the Atlantic Ocean with altitudes of 140 to 250m above sea level. Due to this proximity, ideal cool climate conditions are created. The resulting wines are more balanced with great depth and complexity of flavor. This wine shows pure citrus fruit, creamy oak and a touch of savouriness on the palate with a lovely fresh finish. Showing surprising complexity and will age gracefully. 13.5 % Alc,  4* Platter 90/100 Decanter    

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A wine with energy and intensity. The high -toned, rapier-like lime fruit is buoyed with sharp ginger, white pepper and flint. Crushed stones and saltiness sustain the refreshing appeal. Good weight of flavor in the mid palate boosted with bright acidity and grippy texture. There is a continuous saline focus and feeling of freshness throughout that suggests this wine will age beautifully for at least a decade. 13.0 % Alc

The Newton Johnson Southend Chardonnay 2021 was named one of the Chardonnay's of the year in Tim Atkin's MW 2021 report, receiving an exceptional 95/100 rating. 4 * Platter 

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Springfield Estate Méthode Ancienne Chardonnay is in the ancient style of Burgundy, rarely is this technique with wild yeast and no fining/filtration used in the new world. Thus, a wine of distinctive and classical character, it will develop slowly and is made to last (we hope) a lifetime. Nuances of lime, Cointreau and oranges – a big wine with classical character. Drink through till 2028. 13.5 % Alc, Tim Atkin 92/100

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A singular wine produced from a special and unique vineyard on the Waterford Estate property. Vines were planted in 1988 making it one of the oldest Chard. Vineyards in the country. In this 2019 vintage you will find a bright, olive-green color which has become a notable characteristic of this single vineyard Chardonnay. The aromatics of this wine are driven by fresh peach pip, lime and a light touch of oak from the barrel.  Our older vines still prove to produce lovely restrained, tightly structured wines that are rather perfumed when young, but develop beautifully during bottle maturation. Moderate  12.0 % alc.    

 4 * Platter, 2023 Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge - 91 Points 2023 Chardonnay-du-Monde Award - Silver Medal 2022 Top 10 Chardonnay

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This wine showcases the terroir for which Longridge is known. Rooted in the oldest viticulture soil in the world, it is made up of decomposed granite on the lower slopes of the Helderberg. This vineyard enjoyed the refreshingly cool breezes from False Bay (Atlantic Ocean) during the day & cool air at night flowing down the mountain, resulting in even ripening of the berries and good natural acidity. The macro climate is maritime, with cold wet winters and dry, warm summers, with the Helderberg area being the coolest in the Stellenbosch region.   Aroma Profile  Distinct notes of minerality, combined beautifully with citrus and lime aromas on the nose are complemented by shortbread and dessert peaches on the palate, ending in a refreshing, lingering and perfectly balanced finish.. Well-judged oak preserves a butterscotch palate and promote a zesty acidity which will allow the wine to age gracefully in the bottle for the next 6-8 years. 13.5 Alc. Int. Organic Wine Award – Gold     4. * Platter Tim Atkin 91/100 

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An expression of what Hartenberg Estate is able to do with Chardonnay in a younger, modern and upfront wine style, fermented in stainless steel, sans wood. The Chardonnay fruit includes younger parcels of the grape which are wonderfully expressive and offer earlier accessibility . Pale lemon in color, with enticing aromas of Golden Delicious apples and a whisper of orange blossom. On the palate, a creamy texture mingles with fresh notes of pear and a delicate citrus undertone . The wine is beautifully balanced, exuding an elegant charm. Can be enjoyed for the next 3- 4 years. 13.5 % Alc  4.* Platter  

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With massive mountain ranges on all sides and very diverse soils in the vineyards, Franschhoek's terroir is undoubtedly distinctive. The history of the winery Haute Cabrière dates back to 1694.  The Unwooded Chardonnay from Winery Haute Cabrière is characterized by a balanced complexity and intense fruit aromas. A blend of Chardonnay vineyards coming together in harmony to express lychee and citrus on the nose with lime and pear on the palate. Well balanced acidity adds freshness and complexity – a brilliant wine choice for hot summers, fans of lighter white wines. Aging potential 3-7 Years, Moderate 12.5 % Alc  

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A highly focused Sauvignon Blanc, presenting fresh passion fruit, Granny Smith apple, white peach, and guava, with subtle hints of lemongrass. The underlying chalk and slate notes confirm the cool climate origin of the grapes, Elgin. The palate is pristine and precise, with a fine texture from extended lees contact. The finish is long and lingering, culminating in a fruity aftertaste with delicate hints of saline. With vibrant citrus notes and refreshing minerality 

A wine showing the true expression of Elgin terroir on Sauvignon blanc. Sourced from a single producer in Elgin. Alc 13.4 %.  4 * Platter   

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This 100% Sauvignon Blanc is made from grapes grown on Tokara’s Highlands’s farm in Elgin. This wine is blended from a handful of the top performing blocks on this property, each chosen for their exquisite flavor and aromatic profile. The wine displays a stunning light straw color with a brilliant green edge. This wine displays a pale straw color with a brilliant green edge. On the nose the wine opens with crisp green apples and lime blossom. This evolves to incorporate a complex mélange of lemongrass, petrichor and subtle blackcurrant leaf. The palate is bright and refreshing with a focused tension that suggests longevity and a characteristic oyster shell salinity. Drink now or allow to develop until 2027.      

13. % Alc. Tim Atkin 91/100 points, 4.5 * Platter

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De Waal Wines is nestled in the picturesque Stellenbosch Kloof valley.      

The De Waal family has been involved in winemaking in South Africa for      nine generations. Their wines combine Old World finesse and New World abundant fruit. This 2023 vintage is fruit-driven, approachable and smooth in style. This lovely Sauvignon Blanc shows delicious tropical flavors, such as gooseberries and litchi. The middle palate is full of flavors and it ends with a lingering freshness. 13.5 % Alc – 4. * Platter 

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Deriving its name from the incredibly rocky soils in which it is grown. Every year the vineyard battles against nature to produce highly concentrated, powerful wines with a flinty, mineral character true to the quartz rock in which it is grown. Stones have no flavour that they impart on wine - they simply make the soil less. If there is less soil the vine produces more concentrated fruit, the same happens with old vines, also when vines are planted in high density. As the rock opposes the vine so does a nearby plant, and age limit growth and crops. Life from Stone has the good fortune to have all these 3 concentrating factors in its favor – thus the unmatched complexity of a great wine. This unique terroir adds a distinctive minerality to the wine, accentuating its lively citrus and green apple notes. The wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks, which help to preserve its freshness and vibrant acidity.  A true expression of the site’s terroir, this wine will drink well now or can be enjoyed in the next 2-3 years. 12.5 % Alc. 92/100 Tim Atkin 

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Cold Fact is the album from singer-songwriter Sixto Rodriguez, who became a cultural phenomenon in South Africa and was made internationally famous in the film ‘Searching for Sugar Man.’ It is also a play on the cold soak technique we use to extract flavor from the skins of our ripest Sauvignon Blanc grapes (we search for sugar man), which are then chilled and left for hours or even overnight on the skins, with the process helping to extract the intense flavours associated with this highly aromatic grape variety. Our unoaked offering exudes aromatics of blackcurrant leaf & ripe Cape fig balanced by a complex fruit structure and sweet Provençale herbs on the finish. 13.5 % Alc 4 * Platter 

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“Ataraxia = a serene state of mind free from worry and preoccupation “ Painstaking fruit selection and skilled winemaking using reductive cellar techniques has resulted in the Sauvignon Blanc seamlessly incorporating the very best that the Old and New World styles have to offer. This wine favors individuality and minerality ahead of pure, pungent fruit, but still has alluring white stone fruit, citrus and lemon grass aromas. These are effortlessly reflected on the palate and are complemented by a lively acidity which underpins a classy structure and succulent texture. A wine of substantial poise, length and charm. Pungent fruit,  but still shows hints of passion fruit and citrus as well as green melon aromas. These are effortlessly reflected on the palate and are complemented by a lively acidity which underpins a classy structure and succulent texture. A wine of substantial poise, length and charm. Drinking well now and will develop well for 5 years. Alc 13 %, 92/100 Tim Atkin 

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The Real McCoy (the real thing) celebrates the legislative change regarding the naming of Riesling in South Africa. The German clone grapes were vinified and once the perfect balance between sugar and acidity was reached, the fermentation was stopped to retain a hint of natural fruit sugars. Pure and vibrant, with ginger, pink grapefruit and a balanced crisp fruit acidity ensures a spicy complexity and a good aging potential. 12.5 % Alc.  Tim Atkin 90/100, 4* Platter  

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One of only three noble white grape varieties globally. It has the smallest bunches and berries of all white varietals, thereby imparting immense flavors and concentrate on the resultant wines. Added to this, is the distinction that few other white varietals are able to mature to their betterment, for decades, like the best global examples of Riesling can. Pale straw with tinges of green, this wine opens with delicate aromas of lilies and a stony minerality. The palate is structured and balanced, offering mineral-driven flavors with subtle hints of apricot. Poised to develop beautifully over time. Drink now, but will age beautifully for up to 10 years in bottle. 13. % Alc. 4.* Platter 

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Thelema Mountain Vineyards winery lies above Stellenbosch on the picturesque slopes of the Simonsberg mountain. The family run winery produced its first wines in 1988. This Riesling is made in off dry style, with delicious lemon fruit, hints of stony minerality,  citrus blossom and a clean, crisp finish. The wine shows a delicate balance of sweetness and acidity. Well balanced and pretty, with a long finish. Delicious now but will develop well over the next 10 more years. 100 % Riesling grapes. Moderate 12.5%  Alc. 4.5 * Platter 

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The grandfather and founder of Stellenrust firmly believed that winemaking was an art. He used to say: «The passion for wine should pulsate through your veins.

You are born a Da Vinci – you can’t be made a Da Vinci!»

From a Burgundy shaped bottle with natural cork. The label is elegant and descriptive with a large 58 to indicate the age of the vineyard at harvesting time. This wine is distinctive, complex and structurally sophisticated. The bouquet combines notes of brioche, quince and pear to create a harmonious overall picture.

On the palate, it has a creamy density and richness, accompanied by a silky texture that meets the highest standards. The acidity is perfectly balanced and wonderfully complements the aromas of caramel, honey and panna cotta. The woody nuances are subtle and contribute to overall harmony. This wine is powerful and astonishing, showing remarkable complexity and a certain distinctiveness. The fruit is supported by the oak and its concomitant spice and vanilla. A truly impressive expression of this fine grape. 9 months in oak. 14.0 %

Alc Wine of the year 2024 - 5* Platter, Tim Atkin 98/100- Limited Stock !

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Stellenrust Chenin Blanc - the Cinderella grape, has taken Stellenrust on an extraordinary journey of discovery. Today she is truly the belle of the ball and deserves every honor bestowed upon her.  Stellenrust has won the International Trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc in the World at the International Wine & Spirit Competition for two consecutive years. “Secret and Lies is a barrel fermented Chenin Blanc and showcases the normal treatment of partial reductive handling of juice in the winery with fermentation happening with wild yeast in two and three-year-old French oak barrels. The oak influence is minimal and supports, by means of a vanilla backdrop, the rich tropical flavors Chenin can produce. A tinge of botrytis adds (3% botrytis fruit from the same vineyard added) a touch of sun-kissed ripeness to a dry wine.  Tropical fruit characteristics with peach, apricot, bruised apple and lemon zest on the nose. This combines with cream, nutmeg and nuttiness on the palate.  The traditional way of making Chenin and part of the house style. A little bit of residual and a little bit of wood come into play. Winemakers stand hand in hand with nature. 14% Alc  Awards: International Wine and Spirits Challenge SILVER MEDAL Stellenrust has won the International Trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc in the World at the International Wine & Spirit Competition for two consecutive years. Limited Stock! Limited Stock ! 

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A Gem from 37 & 39 year old bush vines in the Bottelary Hills. Bright yellow colour. A rich range of fruit on the nose including quince, apple tart and apricots along with some honey, flint and mint. Full complex palate packed with flavours suggested on the nose. Enough structure to carry the wine to a long finish. Drink now to 2032. The richness and intensity of the wine can handle a little spice.  

A layered substantial palate with dusty apricot flavors typical of our Chenins and the usual long, elegant finish. All the wine was fermented and matured in 400ℓ and 700ℓ casks for 22 months with lees stirred as necessary to complete fermentation. No new oak used. Partial malolactic fermentation. Lightly fined with bentonite – a natural clay. Bottled unfiltered on the property by Hand. 14. % Alc 4.5 * Platter, Tim Atkin 92/100

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The wine has a blush pink color with a vibrant core. The nose is a medley   of sweet ripe red berries including fresh strawberries and cranberries with alluring rosewater undertones. The palate is fresh and crisp and bursts with juicy berry flavors. There is a delicate acidity (not tart) on the mid-palate which focusses flavors and keeps the wine refreshing. Made in a traditional 'Blanc De Noir' style, white wine made from 100 % Shiraz grapes. 12.0% Alc  

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Sutherland Vineyards are situated just 9km off the Atlantic Ocean with altitudes of 140 to 250m above sea level. Due to this proximity, ideal cool climate conditions are created. The winemakers emulate the same ethos when making Thelema as is used with Sutherland. The home of these wines can be found at Thelema Mountain Vineyards in Stellenbosch as this is where they are produced and bottled. This Rose is made from 100% Grenache. De-stalked, crushed to press, cold soaked overnight, settling followed by fermentation in tank. Dry and deliciously refreshing, Made from 100% Grenache juice, this Rosé displays flavors of ripe strawberries, cassis and candy floss with a juicy, crisp and dry finish. 13. % Alc  

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This very elegant Rosé overwhelms the nose with aromas of freshly picked strawberries, rose petals and cherry flavors. It follows through on the palate with delicious ripe raspberries with a delicate finish.t. The delicate nature of this wine makes it fit for any occasion 13. % Alc  

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A wine showing aromas of delicate peaches, fresh cherries, white floral, and citrus blossom. The fragrant nose flows to an inviting palate of fresh apricot, young nectarine and guava flavors, that finishes with a  balanced acidity and a refreshingly low alcohol content. The wine presents a complex minerality and texture in the mid-palate that serves to lengthen the finish. Alc. 11.5 %  

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Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon (1999 - DD 1)

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon (2000 - DD 1)

Thelema Cabernet Sauvignon (2001 - DD 1)

Grangehurst Cabernet Sauvignon (DD 1)

Meinert Cabernet Sauvignon (DD 2)

Kanonkop Pinotage (DD 2)

Kanonkop Paul Sauer (1998 - DD 3)

Kanonkop Paul Sauer (2007 - DD 3)

Kanonkop Paul Sauer (2009 - DD 4)

Asara “Iris” (2003 - MAG)

Meinert Synchronocity (2006 - MAG)

Saxenburg Merlot (2004 - MAG)

David Finlayson Edgebaston Cab. Sauvignon (2008 - MAG)

Asara Shiraz (2005 - MAG)

Kanonkop Paul Sauer (2009 - JERO)

De Toren Fushion V (2007 -  JERO)

Fifth-generation owner and Cellar Master David Nieuwoudt leads a talented 'team with attitude' to produce award-winning wines from his high-lying vineyards that flourish in a pure, virus-free environment. The Ghost Corner range is inspired by the extreme coastal area around   

Cape Agulhas near Elim, known as ‘Spookdraai’ where many ships have been wrecked. Folklore has it that the ghosts of sailors who perished through the years can be seen wandering the wild waters. These wines are as intriguing and extreme as the story of their origin at the southernmost tip of the Cape winelands. Translucent red in color with dazzling ruby flashes. The nose abounds with strawberry compote, cranberries and earthy pomegranate, the latter perfectly balanced by savory aromas of Parma ham and smoky bacon with just a hint of dusty scrub bush. 

The palate is chiseled and precise with a lingering saline, savory presence. The refreshing acidity and wet tea leaf flavors create a halo effect on the finish. This wine, while seductive in its youth, will reward those with patience as the wine gains savory complexity with a few years ageing.   13.5 Alc   - LIMITED STOCK! Michelangelo Awards - Double Gold 2024 Tim Atkin SA Special Report - 92 Points 4.5 * Platter  

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Hemel-en-Aarde is Afrikaans for “heaven and earth” and the claim is justified. Ataraxia Pinot Noir is a stunning South African wine that is renowned for its earthy, mellow flavor profile. This wine is crafted from hand-harvested grapes from the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley, a cool-climate vineyard spot known for producing exceptional Pinot Noir varietals. On the nose, Ataraxia Pinot Noir offers aromas of dark berries, plum, and baking spices. On the palate, this wine is complex with flavors of sweet, ripe fruit, and subtle oak notes. The tannins are smooth, and the wine finishes with a long, satisfyingly rich taste. This Pinot Noir is sure to impress anyone who enjoys a high-quality, well-balanced wine. Aged 10 months in 225L French oak barrels. 14.% Alc 90/100 - Tim Atkin  

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  A small family winery at the end of the Upper Blaauwklippen Road in the mountains above Stellenbosch, South Africa. Established in 1992 by architect David Trafford & artist wife Rita with the focus on high end red wines of great intensity & longevity, using minimal intervention production method. 

Bright youthful medium deep red colour. Prominent spice and herbs on the nose with cherry and cassis fruit. Fine, austere youthful palate with nice liveliness in a more elegant style, typical of the vintage. Complex mix of cherry and blackcurrant fruit, spice and tobacco. Drinking best between 2018 and 2028. 35% new French oak was used from high quality coopers. Time in barrels 23 months with several rackings to gradually clarify the wine and assist maturation. Bottled unfiltered by hand on the property. 14.1 % Alc,   4.5 * Platter, 92/100, Wine Enthusiast 

91/100 Tim Atkin Silver,  

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The distinct ravine in the Stellenbosch Kloof ward allows the opportunity to harness the cooling influences from the False Bay on our south and east facing slopes. This captures the intense flavour compounds found in the grape skins  Progressive techniques such as overhead fermenters, pump-overs and gravity flow allow for the extraction of fully developed flavours and soft ripe tannins without compensating the tension and elegance captured from the various Cabernet slopes. Here especially, the climate plays a significant role to allow great fruit expression and classic essences of cedar, brambles and toasted tobacco. The wine was racked into barrels where it underwent malolactic fermentation. After further racking it spent 18 months in new and used French oak barrels, before being lightly filtered prior to bottlings Perfect to drink now. Will blossom with years in cellar – best drinking 2020 - 2027 Alc  13.5. %  4.5 *Platter, IWSC Trophy , Decanter World  Wine Award : Bronze  

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Hartenberg Estate is an inclusive family enterprise with a culture of excellence and already continued by the second generation and shared by loyal staff. “Cabernet - The king of red wines –“consistently a show stopper and delivers   even better with ageing.  Fermented in French Oak barrels for 17 month (50 % new) so well meshed, already balanced and tempting when bottled but rewarded immensely due cellaring! Tasting Notes: Smoky Cigar box complimented with dark fruits, fine truffle and South African fynbos herb notes, lingering finish.     Aging Potential: 10 to 15 years. 14.5 %   Alc    

4 * Platter, Bronze: The Trophy Wine Show, Silver : VERITAS Award      

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Set in the heart of the mountain-ringed Robertson Valley in the Western Cape of South Africa, Springfield Estate is a family-run wine farm owned by ninth-generation descendants of French Huguenots, who came to South Africa from the Loire in 1688 with bundles of vines under their arms .In order to achieve a luscious, juicy wine, we try to have as little intervention in the cellar as possible. Simply de-stemmed, the whole, uncrushed bunches are transported using only a gravity flow system. Whole berry maceration is followed by fermentation with natural yeasts, racking and one year’s maturation in oak barrels. The result is a velvety wine with softer tannins and classical varietal characteristics. This traditional wine is unfiltered and unfined, which may deposit sediment.      

2015 Near –perfect conditions produced a smaller but pristine crop displaying exceptional quality across the style spectrum. One of the great vintages is possibly surpassing 2009! Aging potential until 2030. 13.5. % Alc . 4* Platter    

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 François Rabelais was a monk, doctor and writer in sixteenth-century France who imagined a utopian abbey on the banks of the Loire. In stark contrast to the religious orders of his day, this community admitted both men and women and encouraged them to live together in great luxury. Only one law governed its members: “Fay ce que vouldras” – Do what thou wilt! This was the Abbey of Thélème, which ultimately lent its name to our vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain: Thelema The most likely source of the “mint” character could be attributed to the airborne transfer from the Eucalyptus trees, which border this specific Cabernet Sauvignon Vineyard, to the grape berries. It is believed that the berries outer wax layer could adsorb Eucalyptol, a compound responsible for the aroma, released into the air by the trees. It subsequently becomes dissolved during the fermentation process, which takes place on the skins, inevitably giving the wine a “minty” character unique to this vineyard. Ripe red berry, cassis and dark chocolate flavours are complimented by hints of mint and on the palate. The wine has fine tannins with a long, mocha finish. Alc 14. %    ACCOLADES: Tim Atkin MW - 94 points, Platter's Guide  4*  

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De Waal Wines, situated on Uiterwyk Estate in the cool Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864. Stellenbosch is well-known to produce excellent Cabernet Sauvignon wines. This is a classical, full-bodied Cabernet Sauvignon. A dark colored wine, full of flavor, intense rich black cherry aromas and some herbaceous tones and a touch of spice. This wine shows great balance, a great structure and a long finish. Fermented in 18 months in  225-litre French oak, 33% new, balance second fill barrique. Will mature until 2030.      

Alc. 14.00 % alc. 4 * Platter, 

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 The name ‘Spook’ (Dutch for ‘ghost’) derives from the legend that one can discern   a “spirit” within the swirls of our flowing farm spring. Perhaps it was this mystical allure that called the Davis family to this farmland two decades ago? Or perhaps it was the sheer beauty of its views and promise of award-winning wines. After 6 years gap , this 2015 vintage returns with cassis and other ripe black fruit, also dark chocolate and liquorice from 20 % new French oak. Soft tannins and fresh finish.  Alc 14.5 %  4 * Platter   

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This vintage delivered a medium bodied wine with a savory nose and slight cedar characters. Ripe, yet soft tannins complement the aromas of plump, dark, red fruit and ripe strawberries with a hint of dark chocolate, cocoa green herbs and wet stones on the nose. Well integrated vanilla oak and enough backbone to age further in the bottle. Meticulous hand sorting before fermenting naturally for 10 days in stainless steel tanks and then pressed.This wine has been matured in 30% new French oak barrels for 16 months and is ready for drinking now, but will continue to develop over the next 5-10 years. 14. % Alc  4* Platter 

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History of the well-known Thelema Estate : The sacred phoenix appears in ancient Arabian, Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Chinese and Indian mythology, but a little closer to home, the phoenix also symbolizes the birth of Thelema, and is present on both sides of the Thelema family. The McLeans owned the Phoenix Garden Hotel in Kimberley, and there is a phoenix on the Webb family crest. This wine is a limited release of the finest Merlot of the vintage. It is rich and complex and showing extraordinary concentrations of ripe berries and cedar wood. It is a blend of the best parcels within Thelema’s merlot vineyards. Notes of violets, sweet piquant plummy black fruits and a wonderful undertone of graphite. On the palate, there are layers upon layers of black and blue berry fruits, espresso notes and fabulous Depth. Wood maturation took place for 18 months in 100 % new French oak barrels. Very good cellaring potential for a at least 8 years - 14. % Alc 

4.5* Platter    Tim Atkins 95/100  

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De Waal Wines, situated on Uiterwyk Estate in the cool Stellenbosch Kloof Valley, has been a De Waal family concern since 1864.Interesting fact: Uiterwyk Wine Estate was one of the first producers of Merlot in South Africa. The 1984 was the maiden vintage and was chosen to be served to the first-class passengers of South African Airways in 1986.Merlot in its classic elegant smooth style. Drink from release in late to 2025. Beautiful plum and spice flavours with dark fruit, rich on middle palate, with a smooth and lingering finish. A gentle wine with a soft round middle and a firm crisp finish. Aged 6 months in 225 l oak barrels. 13.5 % Alc    

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Family-owned Hartenberg Estate is recognized for its quality wines across a spectrum of varieties and ranges . From the top tiers, paying homage to the people who shaped the Bottelary estate, through to the premium level. Being the winemaker for nearly 30 years, Carl Schultz has become a celebrated maestro.    Hartenberg Wine Estate’s latest offering, the Hartenberg Merlot 2016, is a testament to a challenging season. All grapes were handpicked and sorted in the vineyard, de-stemmed and lightly crushed Be prepared for a wine with an explosion of flavors on the nose such as Red fruit, dried plum and cranberries on the nose with hints of mint and dried herbs. Elegant palate with silky tannins and an elegant long finish. Settling down on the palate the wine is silky showing a seamless transition to an elegant mid-palate. A full-bodied fruity wine with a touch of spice and oak flavors, which allows for a lingering velvety finish. Matured in French oak barrels for 18 months. It will reach its full potential if left to age under suitable cellaring conditions for at least the next 10 years. 14.5 % Alc      

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The Winery produces Merlot every year since they started in 1992. Inspired by      working in St. Emilion in Bordeaux in 1989 and the fact that some of their clay   rich soils are ideally suited to the variety. Malolactic fermentation in the barrel. 30% new French oak. Time in barrel 19 months. The wine was bottled unfined    and unfiltered by hand on the property. Lovely deep, bright red color. Black berry, plum and spices (clove and cinnamon) and a touch of fynbos herbs. Bright fruit on the palate with fine supple tannin. Nice balance of fruit and spice aspects follow through to a long finish. An exciting vintage with good acidity and a more elegant style. Drink now to 2030, 15.0 % Alc -  4.5 * Platter, Tim Atkin 94/100      

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The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird. At Jordan Wine Estate, our Merlot vineyards are based on Black Tourmaline-rich granite which darkens the soil, leading to perfumed, inky wines. Harvested from mature east and west facing vineyards established on mother soils of decomposed granite. Part whole-berry fermentation and softer pump-overs extract aromas of red plums and dark bitter chocolate. French oak maturation seasons the wine to accentuate the seductive flavors and generous velvety tannins. Mature vineyards yield opulent fruit with plum, rich blackberry and mocha flavors. Framed by generously rounded tannins and spiciness from maturation in French Oak, this wine is seductive from start to finish. 14 % alc . 4 * Platter ,

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Meinert wines are made in small quantities from meticulously selected vineyards, with much thought and care. Fermented with natural yeasts and made in classic, minimal interventionist manner with no extended skin maceration. All the components were vinified separately and matured for 18 months in a selection of first, second, third and fourth fill French oak barrels and racked at intervals as necessary. On the nose, the rounded, supple fruit gains complexity from a roasted pepper and herbal character. The texture is beautifully supple, and the tannin is really refined. A lovely wine with excellent 13.0 % Alc. 4.5* Platter, Bronze Medal Decanter World Wine Award 

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This is our regular Pinotage shows generous dark fruit and raspberries flavors on the middle palate and has a soft, lingering aftertaste. A medium-bodied, lighter style of Pinotage, produced from younger vineyards (from 20-25 years old).

De Waal has received the Pinotage Top 10 award 6 times. Chosen by European Gourmet journalist, Francesca Negri, in her Italian book in 2016 “1001 Wines to enjoy once in a Lifetime. A well-structured wine with a rich middle plate and a long, lingering finish. The aging potential is for 6-8 years. 13.5 % alc,

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Longridge is one of the leading wine estates in organic and biodynamic oenology and viticulture near Stellenbosch, South Africa and is situated at the foot of the Helderberg Mountains. In September 2019 we launched a flagship Pinotage in honor of our South African heritage. The wine, called Maandans (meaning Moon dance) adds a new dimension of exciting single varietal wines from distinctive, old vine heritage sites to the Longridge Wine Estate ultra-premium range. The maiden vintage was crafted from 45 year old Pinotage bush vines in the Helderberg True to the tradition of the estate, the Maandans celebrates the marrying of creativity and innovation in biodynamic and organic viticulture. This extraordinary wine is elegant, layered and well-balanced wine with fine structured tannins. The nose offers an array of potpourri notes, following through with intricate nuances of red berries and dark cherries and ending with a lusciously lingering dance on the palate. The 50% new wood is deftly integrated here, complementing the fine tannins and supple summer berry fruit. 14.5 % Alc, Cellaring potential 15-20 Years Maandans, were for the first time ever reviewed in July 2019 by internationally acclaimed wine critic and master of wine, Tim Atkin 94/100 4.5 * Platter

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Legend has it, Stellenrust’s ancestral grandfather and founder believed that winemaking is an art – “it should pulse through your veins” he used to mumble: “you’re born a Da Vinci – you can’t be made a Da Vinci!” The same methodology still applies to viticulture and winemaking at Stellenrust. Stellenrust Cornerstone Pinotage - Crafted from some of the best Pinotage grapes of Stellenbosch we have set out on the journey of creating deeper primary fruit-driven wines out of this complex varietal and discovering its ultimate complex epitome. Pinotage still forms the Cornerstone of South Africa’s wine industry. Tasting notes: Deep and dark-toned, blueberries & spice as well as raspberry, ripe peach, and black cherry flavors. Subtle oak nuances, a warm succulent palate, and a delicate lingering sweet and sour finish with lifted acidity. Matured in small French oak barrels for 12 months which supplies the foundation for cellaring but no hard edges. Aging potential is for 10 – 12 years. 14.5 % alc, 4.5 * Platter, SILVER International Wine Challenge , 93/100 Tim Atkin LIMITED STOCK

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This Pinotage is an intense, classically styled wine, expressing a variety of ancient soils and packed with complex berry fruit, beautiful tannins and subtle spice. Full ripeness at lower alcohol and the longer hang-time afforded by cooler more marginal sites, combined with the complex, more classic fruit aromas and structure, resulting from both granitic and clay-rich soil, make this wine a highly individual expression of South Africa’s unique grape variety.

” Anthony Hamilton Russell (Hamilton Russel Vineyards & Ashbourne)  The wines are named after the rare Southern Right whales, which frequent the cool South Atlantic Walker Bay, 3 kilometers from the vineyards. With each bottle sold, Southern Right contributes to their conservation or conservation in the area.

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“If ever you meet a cynic who claims that Pinotage cannot make great wines, then pour them a glass from Kanonkop and they will soon change their mind.” – ROBERT PARKER’S WINE ADVOCATE-

To many, Kanonkop is considered to be the South African equivalent of a Premier Cru or First Growth. Today Pinotage is experiencing an international renaissance and the unbelievably pure and detailed Kanonkop undoubtedly in among the wine estates that leads the field. Not only will it reward long-term cellaring. This 2020 vintage shows bright purple-red color. The grapes were harvested from

32- 67-year-old bush vines. Tasting notes: Bold aromas of plums, blackberries, hints of liquorice and tar, layers of smoke, roasted nuts and rich vanilla on the nose. The palate is packed with flavors of plums, cherries, black figs, dark chocolate, blackberries and spicy oak. The beautifully integrated plush, creamy tannins with satisfying acidity result in a wonderfully balanced wine with a long finish, promising great maturation potential. After malolactic fermentation the wine was matured for 18 months in 80% new and 20% second fill 225L French Nevers oak barrels. Aging potential: 10 – 15 years from vintage but can mature for longer under ideal conditions. A true Cape classic! 14.0% Alc

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The variety, a crossing of Pinot Noir and Cinsaut, was first bred by scientist Abraham Perold in 1925, although the few seeds the crossing yielded were planted in his garden and consequently forgotten. The vines were found some years later, grafted onto disease-resistant rootstocks and the first commercial plantings were made in 1943. The name Pinotage is a portmanteau of its two parents, as Cinsaut  was then known in South Africa as Hermitage. Made in the new style of fruitier Pilotages. A deep ruby colored wine, rich with strawberry flavors. Color: dark ruby red. Bouquet: elegant aromas of cherry liqueur and dark purple fruit with undertones of Turkish delight and dark chocolate. Palate: A full-bodied wine, bursting with cherry, dark chocolate flavors and soft spice. Limited Stock

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Stellenrust was established in 1928 and has ever since produced some of the most superb quality wines that the Stellenbosch region from South Africa. This wine offers a dark brooding nose of spice and a distinct white pepper and lifted violet note. The palate shows black berry and red cherry but also a persistent peppery spice and violet n uance with a lingering finish of black olives and soft vanilla undertones. Barrel maturation varies from 20 to 24 months of which 95% are French oak and 5% American oak 14.5 % Alc, 4.5* Platter, International Wine Challenge – Silver, IWSC SILVER, Michelangelo Gold Medal,

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As luck would have it, Shiraz grapes love poor, gravelly soil – just the kind of soil you will find in abundance the farm. The kind you need to produce world renowned Shiraz. The oak component was made up of 100% French. Once again, nature has smiled upon Hartenberg, having the perfect weather for it. Hartenberg is the second oldest and are of the foremost producers of Shiraz in South Africa spanning some 40+ years. This vintage shows dark fruit and pepper, more refined and with more time in oak (50 % new) Very well balanced but with structure and fruit depth for longer aging. A well-crafted Shiraz that allows you to cellar the wine for at least 15 years. 14.5 % Alc , International Wine and Spirits : GOLD ,4 * Platter, Tim Atkin 91/100

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François Rabelais was a monk, doctor and writer in sixteenth-century France who imagined a utopian abbey on the banks of the Loire. In stark contrast to the religious orders of his day, this community admitted both men and women and encouraged them to live together in great luxury. Only one law governed its members: “Fay ce que vouldras” – Do what thou wilt! This was the Abbey of Thélème, which ultimately lent its name to our vineyard on the slopes of the Simonsberg Mountain: Thelema.

Aromatic and inviting, this flavorful Shiraz shows is both spicy and rich. Full- bodied with dark plum fruit that compliments the earth spice on the palate.

18 months in barrel, 35% new French and the balance in older barrels. Enough latent power in the tannins to ensure a good future. Silky soft and supple, a dash of Grenache added. Aging 10-14 y.14. % Alc 4.* Platter, Tim Atkin 91/100

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The wine is dark purple in colour. Flavours of liquorice, violets and mulberry are prominent on the nose. On the palate the wine is well rounded with integrated tannins that ensure a structured well balanced black berry aftertaste. A well-crafted 100 % Syrah that allows you to cellar the wine for many years developing into something sensational. It is a multi-dimensional wine that exhibits classic Shiraz aromas of smoky blackcurrant, raspberry, caramel and vanilla for an interesting fruity taste. The wine was aged in 70% French oak barrels and 30% American oak barrels for 26 months -14.5 % Alc 4. * Platter

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Spectacular panoramic views of Stellenbosch and Cape Town, cool hillside vineyards planted to classic varieties, and a modern family-run winery have combined to produce distinctive wines displaying the ripe concentrated fruity accessibility of the New World, with the complex elegance of classic wine styles. Harvested from a single west-facing vineyard overlooking Cape Town and Table Mountain. The gold rush of the 1800’s led to the discovery of tin in the gravels underlying the Syrah vineyards at Jordan. These minerals lend particular characteristics to this Syrah with its rich, dense, dark chocolate, black fruit and fynbos flavours interlaced with white pepper. Malolactic fermentation was completed in French and American oak barrels where the wine was matured for a total of 16 months. Great personality- a Syrah to enjoy over the next 10-12 years.

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The Allesverloren Legacy: The history of our Swartland winery dates back to somewhere between 1696 and 1704, when the governor of the Cape left it to a widow named Cloete. This courageous woman was one of the first settlers who ventured into the inhospitable Swartland region. Color: Brilliant ruby. Bouquet: Aromas of cigar box, dried flowers and hints of spice. Taste: Its rich palate offers ripe fruit flavours with a delicate overlay of cinnamon, supported by supple tannins on the middle palate that linger long on the aftertaste.

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Lomond is situated on The Agulhas Plain near the southernmost tip of Africa at Cape Agulhas – the meeting place of the Indian and Atlantic Oceans

Lomond’s 2011 Cat’s Tail Syrah has been awarded a GOLD MEDAL at the 2013 Decanter World Wine Awards in London. The annual competition is well known for its rigorous judging. This year, 219 judges from around the world evaluated 14 362 wines from 52 countries with just 229 gold medals awarded. “We are so proud of the international acknowledgement for this fragrant and generously flavored red of ours,” says Lomond winemaker Kobus Gerber. “Succulent with ripe berry and plum flavors and notes of pepper and spice. Aging potential of 20+ years. 14 % Alc.

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A small family winery in the mountains above Stellenbosch South A. established in 1992 by David Trafford & artist wife Rita. Elevation 393 their flagship wine, a selection of the best barrels from their home vineyard at 393m above sea level.

Instead of a plan of the winery on the label, the bottle shows an elevation drawing of their home in the middle of the vineyard. Usually, the core of the blend is Cabernet Sauvignon which is in the middle of the vineyard. Followed by Merlot, from the richer clay soil at the bottom of the vineyard & Syrah, at the highest and steepest section. The aim of Elevation is to express this remarkable site to the full and accentuate the character of each vintage, rather than a more homogeneous style.

Attractive deep red, youthful colour at 7 years old. Rich intense spicy fruitcake nose with a mix of black and red berries. Some fine tobacco, toast and cedar from the fine French oak. Intense, concentrated palate with thick, broad tannins, though still fine. Long finish and loads of potential. Elegant dry tannin running with the complex spicy fruit from beginning to end of a long fine finish. Best 2023 to 2035. 14.5 % Alc.

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Hartenberg Family Vineyards - Est. 1692 – is nestled in a valley on the slopes of the Bottelary Hills in Stellenbosch. Since the early 200s Hartenberg has been pesticide-free, pioneering the use of historically indigenous insects to control pest insect populations instead. The end result of this is that all vineyards younger than twenty years continue to be virus free. In honour of the Mackenzie family that headed the development of the new era at the Estate. Their vision remains simple: To do whatever it takes to produce wines of outstanding quality by anybody's standards. Initially red fruit aromatics, then a blend of spicy, cedary oak, classic cigar box and wood vanilla aromas lift from the glass. The palate entry is rich and rounded, but settles to an elegant mid- palate showing a brightness of fruit and finishes with fine-grained tannins. Grape variety: 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Petit Verdot 7% Malbec 7% Cabernet Franc .The wine has a pedigree to age a decade or longer Alc 14.0 % Platter 4,5* Platter IWSC Bronze Award, Decanter World Award Bronze, 94/100 Tim Atkins

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The Ultimate Expression of Jordan Terroir. A limited-release wine, honouring the Jordan family heritage as master cobblers Fashion is fickle and with everyone pre-occupied with reds which are medium bodied and can be drunk slightly chilled, Bordeaux-style blends which tend to be more intense seem to be suffering from a lack of attention. For those who still like their reds to be substantial, Jordan Cobblers Hill 2015 is a fine proposition. 48% Cabernet Sauvignon, 43% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Franc, it was matured for 24 months in oak, 70% new and at this stage of its life, it’s nothing if not dense and brooding. The nose is initially quite closed but opens wonderfully to reveal cassis, cranberry, violets, vanilla and oak spice. The palate is richly layered and intriguing with a variety of opulent flavours which includes Sichuan pepper and blackcurrants. The 24-month barrel ageing adds viscosity and a spicy finish. There’s also an herbaceous edge to the wine – not minty and quite attractive, providing lift and refreshment. The wine is perfect to drink now until 2024.

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The Barlows have owned and run Rustenberg for over 80 years, the longest any one family has been custodian of the estate. This wine is named for a former owner of Rustenberg, John Xavier Merriman, who bought the farm in 1892 in sympathy with farmers suffering from the phyloxera crisis. (Who was to become Prime Minister of the Cape) He played a great role in revitalizing Rustenberg and in promoting the tourism and agricultural -layered palate with an elegant tannin structure. This Bordeaux blend typifies Rustenberg terroir and has good ageing potential. 10-15 years. Our 2011 vintage expresses plum and cigar-box aromatics with an elegant tannin structure. Oak aging for 20 month. Blend: 51% Cabernet Sauvignon, 35% Merlot, 7% Petit Verdot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 3% Malbec. Alc 14 % Awards: International Wine Challenge 2012 - Silver Medal, Top 100 SA Wines 2012 – Robert Parker 93/100, 4.* Platter, Decanter World Wine Awards – Silver, 92/100 Wine Spectator, Limited Stock!

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Legend in its own time, Cape classic in its own right. Bordeaux style blend from low-yielding 30 plus year old vines. Big, bold, definitely packs in the front row; richly rewarding when given its due time 10 years-15 years, or more. Kanonkop Paul Sauer 2011 has a deep ruby red colour. Nose: Complex bouquet with black currant, red berry, mocha and spicy flavours. Mouth: Structured, elegant, delicate. Full bodied - solid oak tannins with intense berry, nutty and vanilla flavours. This drop is very well balanced. A classic since 1981; has Cape character plus international sophistication. Magnificent 2011 vintage an indulgence to rival the best. Complex opulence held back in restrained, compact form, promises to reveal over decades. Dark, winey style, featuring beautiful crimson red. Classic funk on the nose with soft dark fruit undertones. Deep ruby red colour. A combination of the varietals gives you more than the sum of the parts. This specific vintage is a blend of 70% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Cabernet Franc and 12% Merlot. Aged in 100% new 225 litre French Nevers for 24 months.

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Our iconic flagship blend, named after the owner of Waterford Estate, Jeremy Ord, or “Jem”, as he is known. It is a master blend of different varietals that collectively epitomize the best of the vintage at Waterford. A wine that truly expresses our underlying philosophy at Waterford Estate, by reflecting the diversity and exceptional fruit of the farm. Inviting aromatics of rich dark chocolate and plum fruit, with additional layers of earthy tones, clove spice, crushed violets and a combination of dark, red berries. The palate is well balanced and effortlessly complements the aromatics. Coated with velvety tannins which provide fullness, and a natural acidity that adds vibrance and elegance to the lasting finish.

Displaying a classic dry profile, generosity on the palate, and texture that fully represents its heritage.

EVOLUTION AFTER NEARLY 10 YEARS: Now this wine displays consistently in terms of its color and expression, but with evolutionary notes of Cuban cigars and spiced cedar, mulberry and damson fruit and the further exploration of the clove and pepper spice. The wine remains youthful and poised with elegant silky tannins which grip the palate. It truly expresses the diversity of terroir and soils. All different grape varietals are grown on the property. The wine will continue to develop over the next 10 -15 years. Blend Information: 48% Cabernet Sauvignon,22% Shiraz, 8% Cabernet franc 7% Mourvèdre, 6% Petit Verdot, 4% Merlot, 3%Barbera. 2% Sangiovese 14% Alc. The Jem is rated among the best wines South Africa produces and voted among the Top 1% of wines in the world Accolades: Tim Atkin 96/100, 5 * Platter. LIMITED STOCK 

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The winery is located north of the town of Paarl in the South African wine district of the same name. It was bought in 1988 by South Africa's most famous opera tenor Deon van der Walt (1958-2005), who ran it together with his brother Marcel. The owner named the estate after the Dutch place of origin of his ancestors Veenwouden (Fairy Forest), who emigrated to the Cape in 1727.

The well-known French oenologist Michel Rolland and the cellar master Giorgio Dalla Cia from the Meerlust Estate were engaged as advisors. The planting of the new vineyards commenced in 1989, and by 1993 12 ha was finally under wine vines. This Bordeaux blend has a dense, saturated purple colour with an aromatic offering of liquorice, violets and crushed dark mulberry. This is followed on the palate by cassis, a hint of espresso roast and lead pencil. This full-bodied wine exhibits terrific extract with ripe tannins, exquisite balance and long supple velvety finish..The wine will steadily develop over the next 10 -20 years. Blend Information: 42% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Shiraz, 14% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 4% Mourvedre, 3% Petit Verdot, 3% Barbera, 3% Sangiovese ; 14% Alc. Accolades: John Platter - 4½ stars Bremen Wine Challenge 2010 - Gold La Sélection 2010 Switzerland - Médaille d'or. LIMITED STOCK

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Stellenrust was established in 1928 and has ever since produced some of the most superb quality wines that the Stellenbosch region from South Africa. The planting of the new vineyards commenced in 1989, and by 1993 12 ha was finally under wine vines. Vineyard notes: "It consists of about 400ha (200ha planted) of which half is stretched over the Golden Triangle area of Stellenbosch, internationally recognized for some of the best red wine soil in South Africa. The other half is situated high up in the Bottelary Hills, renowned for its cool climate and late afternoon sea breezes swooping in from Cape Town to nurture both excellent white and red wines. The Timeless is a sensual blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc. The nose shows dark berries and cassis with a background of subtle menthol flavours. The palate is rich and invigorating with gripping tannins, fresh acidity and pronounced berry flavors, tobacco spice and cedar oak. Aged for 24 month in French oak..The wine will steadily develop over the next 10 -15 years. 14.5% Alc. Accolades: John Platter - 4½ stars 93/100 Tim Atkins , International Wine & Spirit Competition SILVER, Michelangelo international Wine and Spirits awards SILVER -LIMITED STOCK

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“Ataraxia = a serene state of mind free from worry and preoccupation “

Hemel-en-Aarde is Afrikaans for “heaven and earth” and the claim is justified. The estate sits on a particularly heavenly stretch of land beneath a lofty peak of the Babylon’s Tower mountain range. In 2004 The Skyfields Farm was visioned into the Ataraxia wine label when husband and wife Kevin and Hanli Grant and a few friends purchased this 47-hectare prime vineyard property. Two decades later we are associated with crafting wines of incredible finesse balance and depth. Kevin Grant has just one goal for Ataraxia’ s red blend – to have the confidence to “whisper”

style through the ultimate expression of site rather than “shout” brashness though winemaking excesses. Consequently he does not focus on the cultivars that make up this blend and has never disclosed them. His quest is to show that “where from” is far more important than “what from” in achieving a particular wine style and that wine with a sense of place is the truest expression of its personality. Tasting notes: A wine that possesses a finely scented, vibrant nose with hints of red berry fruit andintriguing mineral and spicy notes. Mouth-watering and polished grape tannins are wrapped in an elegant structure that subtly occupies all corners of one’s palate.

Intriguing, unusual and lingering. deft hand of its maker. Alc 14.0. Accolades: 91/100 Tim Atkins , Robert Parker 91/100 -LIMITED STOCK

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Long and late, bedevilled by uneven berry-set and an early aroma-stripping heat wave. Yet cooler dry conditions yielded healthy, elegant, often age worthy wines with lower alcs and yielding tannins. Chardonnay, Merlot and Shiraz especially promising.

Short, early and particularly challenging. Bone-dry winter followed by early-season rains, sparking disease and excessive plant vigour; then prolonged heat waves. Concentrated if alcoholic reds; whites mostly average, some stellar exceptions.

Excellent and largely problem free (though complicated by Western Cape power cuts) Perhaps the best white-wine vintage in a decade – particularly expressive Sauvignons and Chenins.

Fleshy mild tannined reds, with lower alcohols all round.

Started hot and fast, ended with rain & lower temperatures. High hopes for elegant structured whites, notably Sauvignon; smaller red-grape berries resulted intense colour and fruit concentration, especially for Cab and Shiraz.

Long, wet, late and challenging but also unusually cool season, favouring elegance in both reds and whites, with ripeness generally achieved at lower alcohols.

Perhaps one of the greatest Cape vintages. Late and gruelling but whites and reds both look stellar. Standout Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling, Shiraz and Cabernet and Merlot.

“A thinking winemaker’s harvest”, with destructive winds, unseasonable rains, heat waves and reduced crops hitting many areas. Later ripening whites and reds, and cooler /sheltered areas seem to have fared best – but very difficult to generalise.

Yet more variable than last vintage, impossible to generalise. As in 2010, producer’s track record should guide the buying/cellaring decision.

Unusually dry, hot January strained unirrigated vineyards; otherwise, good to very good vintage for both reds and whites; moderate alcohol levels.

Biggest crop to date, moderate conditions yielded good to very good reds and whites, lighter alcohol levels.

Later, slightly smaller and unusually cool, among wettest pre-seasons in years. Seemingly lighter, less powerful wines, potential for fine concentrations and elegance if picked judiciously.

Near–perfect conditions produced a smaller but pristine crop displaying exceptional quality across the style spectrum. One of the great vintages possibly surpassing 2009

Exceptionally hot, dry and challenging, with later-ripening varieties benefiting from lower temperatures. In cool climates, disease-free conditions could yield some stellar wines.

Growers expecting a worsening of 2016’s drought and extreme heat were pleasantly surprised when the latter failed to materialise, resulting in a smaller but excellent crop with freshness and fine flavour concentration on reds as well as whites

Challenging year for reds and whites, lingering drought requiring particular focus on optimal picking times, conserving vine resources and managing extractions. Generally healthy, smaller berries yielded sound, concentrated if perhaps earlier-peaking wines.

Like 2017, bone-dry but cool, small but pristine crop showing freshness and concentration some pick this as an exceptional white-wine vintage. Likely longer-lived than 2018

Hailed for concentration, freshness, svelte tannins and modest alcohol. Bigger crop too- real gift after series of drought-diminished harvests.

A bumper crop, lauded as exceptional for reds and whites thanks to cool temperatures, unusually high rainfall and a late harvest, which helped ease stock holding pressure caused by 2020’s ban on exports and restrictions on local sales.

A cool pre-season and moderate weather slowed down ripening, giving reds and whites of excellent quality with good acidity. Except for Stellenbosch and Cape South Coast, somewhat smaller crop than usual.