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 2015 Sauvignon Blanc shows zingy, bright, tropical fruits that abound from the nose & palate. A mlange of guava, pineapple & lemon curd lead to a medium bodied but intensely flavoured, textured palate. Hints of wet earth & bell pepper give complexity & depth, albeit in a soft & comforting manor. The linear finish shows a mineral, gravelly edge that balances the pure-fruited stance. This is amazingly open & entertaining while young & shows the terrific 2015 vintage. Limited stock. ...

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. ...

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. ...

A fine, medium-bodied dry red heaving with ripe, soft blackcurrant fruit, firm tannins & a long elegant finish. Deep red in colour with good concentration, this wine maintains a nice balance between its fresh fruit & notes from oak aging. Tart & sweet cherries as well as blackcurrant subtly intermingle with toasted notes lead to a well-balanced palate. Medium-bodied, with firm tannins, & good grip; juicy on the palate with bright acidity. The grapes were h&-picked from late April to the second week of May, taken to the winery in plastic boxes, gently crushed, & deposited into stainless steel tanks for immediate fermentation at 26C-30C (79F-86F). Because the grapes that go into this wine come from different blocks of the same vineyard, post-fermentation maceration time ranged between 12 & 20 days. 33% of the wine was aged in French & American oak barrels for Approx. 6 to 8 months, depending on the development of each lot to round out the wine & add texture to the palate. Once the final blend was made, the wine was stabilized & lightly filtered before bottling. ...

Of deep & attractive ruby-red colour. This Cabernet Sauvignon shows a good balance between its aromas of fresh fruits such as cherries & strawberries, & those of tobacco & spices on the nose. It's good concentration, juiciness & acidity stand out on the palate, which, combined with its firm tannins, deliver a wine with pleasant ending. ...

Deep purplish-red in colour, with an aromatic expression that reflects the varietal balance, offering aromas of nutmeg & red pepper & notes of violets & sweet spices. The palate is intense, with smooth, friendly tannins & pleasing, well-balanced acidity that leads to a pleasingly refreshing finish. 90% Carmenere, 10% Petit Verdot. ...