Red berry fruits with classic cigar notes over crushed dried herbs, black cherry & ripe plums with red cherry freshness. The nose is inviting & fresh with a vibrant youthful energy of bouncy red fruit & an earthy undertow. The tannins are still tight, medium bodied & fresh, expressing the crystalline character of the 2017 vintage. As the wine evolves in the glass there is an attractive tension between red & black fruit with a hint of liquorice over a linear focused & dry finish. A blend of 93% Cabernet Sauvignon, 7% Petit Verdot. ...

The medium bodied 2012 Merlot shows the sparkle of the vintage with a fresh acidity & delicate red fruits. Laced with ripe plums, morello cherry, shavings of milky chocolate & a hint of mint, it is dazzlingly complex & yet shows its pedigree of exceptional drinkability & class. Soft, chewy tannins balance the silky, oak-aged structure, whilst the palate eventually ends with whiffs of fine tobacco & earthy spice. Tantalising & delicious in its youth, the 2012 will age well for 5 years or more. Limited stock. ...

The 2016 Merlot is medium in body & textbook in character. Classically built, it offers a mlange of stewed fruit, chocolate & spice from the nose through to the exotic palate. Notes of dry earth & hints of mint offer complexity, while classy oak notes intertwine with masses of ripe, succulent fruit. A fresh acidity nicely balances the ripe berries & savoury stance, while gutsy tannins offer some good tension & depth. The finish is powerfully textured & dry, offering a platform for 5
- 8 years cellaring.
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A terrific vintage for Syrah where the warmer conditions assisted in an incredibly powerful, yet finely tuned wine. Inky violet with a black core, the nose opens to smoked beef, dense blueberry, a touch of cassis & hints of scorched earth. The palate is plush & inviting with ingrained dark chocolate, gamey spice & even a hint of black truffle. The polished tannins appear to be coated with eternal layers of sweet fruit. The finish is long & clear with a freshness & savoury edge balancing the purity of fruit. Utterly balanced for immediate enjoyment, it will age well for up to a decade. Veritas Wine Awards 2013
- Silver. Old Mutual Trophy Wine Show 2013
- Silver. Decanter World Wine Awards 2013
- Commended.


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The distinctive Proprietors Blend is bold & invigorating from start to finish. This Bordeaux blend with the addition of Shiraz offers a balance of seamless structure & elegant generosity. Notes of sweet black & blueberry coulis dance on the nose, & with time, floral aromatics are coaxed from the glass. Medium to full-bodied, the intense cherry-laced core finishes with a whiff of mint & dried Provencal herbs. American & French oak is finely woven into the long finish, providing layers for further of ageing potential over 10 years. ...

The Ernie Els Signature Bordeaux Blend is once again extremely impressive in this classic 2014 vintage. Dark at the core with a crimson rim, it is full-bodied, elegantly endowed & finely poised. The nose unravels with pencil shavings, wet earth, cedar, dried leaves & an array of sweet fruits The new oak is well integrated into a richly-concentrated palate, framed by dry, yet detailed tannins. It offers a contrast of classic nuances, luxuriously pure fruit & modern styling. There is enough structure & depth for it to age effortlessly for a decade or more. ...

Please note, this stock has damaged labels & damaged caps. This is an elegant single vineyard Sauvignon with fresh citrus aromas & a richness & complexity that balances the crisp acidity. Light greenish-yellow in colour, this very lush wine is intensely aromatic with abundant tropical fruit such as guava & passion fruit, perfectly balanced with the mineral notes & herbal tones so typical of high-end Sauvignon Blanc. The palate offers both volume & silkiness, with a light creaminess that enhances the herbal notes & a beautiful minerality. An excellent wine that represents the best that Aconcagua Costa has to offer. Limited stock. ...

This is an elegant single vineyard Sauvignon with fresh citrus aromas & a richness & complexity that balances the crisp acidity. Light greenish-yellow in colour, this very lush wine is intensely aromatic with abundant tropical fruit such as guava & passion fruit, perfectly balanced with the mineral notes & herbal tones so typical of high-end Sauvignon Blanc. The palate offers both volume & silkiness, with a light creaminess that enhances the herbal notes & a beautiful minerality. An excellent wine that represents the best that Aconcagua Costa has to offer. ...

This is an elegant single vineyard Sauvignon with fresh citrus aromas & a richness & complexity that balances the crisp acidity. Light greenish-yellow in colour, this very lush wine is intensely aromatic with abundant tropical fruit such as guava & passion fruit, perfectly balanced with the mineral notes & herbal tones so typical of high-end Sauvignon Blanc. The palate offers both volume & silkiness, with a light creaminess that enhances the herbal notes & a beautiful minerality. An excellent wine that represents the best that Aconcagua Costa has to offer. ...

The flagship wine from the Don Maximiano Estate it is complex with beautifully ripe fruit, smooth tannins, great concentration & a long finish. A deep reddish-violet colour, our Don Maximiano 2011 features red fruit aromas of cherries & strawberries, along with notes of cassis, plums & figs. Its fruity character is enveloped by emerging aromas that recall cloves, cinnamon, & liquorice along with a hint of toasted chestnut. Good amplitude & great depth result in a balanced wine with fine-grained tannins. The palate recalls the fruit aromas perceived on the nose, accompanied by notes of cocoa & coffee, & touches of pencil lead & truffle. The acidity lends a juicy mouthfeel that gives way to a lingering finish with excellent persistence. Overall, it is a wine with tremendous complexity & elegance that presages a very favourable evolution in the bottle. 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Carmenere, 10% Petit Verdot, 5% Malbec. ...