Boekenhoutskloof The Chocolate Block 2007
Is there chocolate in it or not? For years now the rumors have been rife that Boekenhoutskloof has been up to strange things in the cellar like adding chocolate and spice to their wines. While they can’t deny that perhaps the off thing or two may have occurred at some of...
A red wine created to celebrate the distinct palates of Ernie Els (Bordeaux style) and Jean Engelbrecht (Shiraz-based style) to crown their new venture. The 2004 Engelbrecht Els was released December 2005. The different clones of Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Malbec and Petit Verdot were vinified seperately in open...
Goats du Roam in Village Red 2006
A Cape-Rhône blend of shiraz, pinotage and mourvèdre with a touch of viognier, matured in a mixture of used French and American oak barrels. A rich, ripe wine with backbone, sure to reward a few years’ cellaring. An innovative blend of rich spicy shiraz and a brooding pinotage. Full bodied, ripe...
Herding Cats Chardonnay & Viognier
Looking for a wine that all your finicky friends will love? In this lovely wine, we have herded together the ever-so-popular Chardonnay with an ever-so-aromatic South African Viognier to achieve the perfect balance of crisp apple, toasty oak and a satisfying finish. Be the cat's meow and serve this wine with...
Herding Cats Merlot & Pinotage 2007
Herding Cats Merlot/Pinotage marries Merlot with earthy Pinotage and creates a wildly free-spirited African disposition. This wine is smooth and supple with aromas of cherry, vanilla and mocha tones. The palate is soft and velvety with a lingering aftertaste following though. Serve at room temperature with Venice casserole and cranberry sauce...
Juno Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot & Shiraz 2007
Rich, lightly smoky tobacco-leaf nose greets you first, followed by ripe berries and hints of mint and promises of licorice. Definite berry character on the palate with a tannin structure that should soften well during maturation. A rich, smooth wine that is well-balanced with a delightfully subtle aftertaste.
Rustenberg John X Merriman 2006
Plum & Cigar box aromatics prelude a multi-layered palate with an elegant tannin structure. A Bordeaux blend that typifies Rustenberg terroir with good ageing potential, if cellared correctly.
