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Arboretum is crafted from the fruit of the organically-farmed estate vineyards... Arboretum is crafted from the fruit of the organically-farmed estate vineyards in Devon Valley, Stellenbosch. It is a blend of the best barrels the vintage gives the winemaker. This rich, smooth Cabernet Sauvignon dominant Bordeaux-style blend displays... more

Natte Valleij's old cape Dutch buildings have been home to quite a few interes... Natte Valleij's old cape Dutch buildings have been home to quite a few interesting people. One of these was an Italian prisoner of war (P.o.w.) exiled to the Cape during the Second World War. The inscription P.o.w. B.t. 27/12/1943 is the only reminder... more

This full-bodied wine is packed with fruit that is richly complex and smooth. ... This full-bodied wine is packed with fruit that is richly complex and smooth. Its tannins, acidity and cherry soul are unmistakably Tuscan with the added character of fresh cassis, blackberries and minerality characteristic of Bordeaux. This wine can... more

This Uriah is packed with black cherry flavors. The mid pallet is focused on f... This Uriah is packed with black cherry flavors. The mid pallet is focused on fine grained tannins and the finish is seamless. More Merlot-dominated, the 2018 Uriah is a complex blend of 46% Merlot, 23% Cabernet Franc, 17% Petit Verdot, and 14% Cabernet... more

The 2020 Avennia Gravura features notes of plum, black cherry, red currants, l... The 2020 Avennia Gravura features notes of plum, black cherry, red currants, licorice, violet petals, pomegranate, cocoa powder, and pencil shavings. This wine has a firmly knit structure, and beautiful long finish, with dark red fruits, milk... more

2022 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is a lovely, brilliant, pale rose color, perfe... 2022 Clarendelle Bordeaux Rosé is a lovely, brilliant, pale rose color, perfectly clear. The berry bouquet features raspberries, strawberries, and redcurrants, with hints of boiled sweets. The mouthfeel is dense and velvety, with a subtle tannic... more

Finis Terrae presents an intense and deep red bright color. Its aromas are int... Finis Terrae presents an intense and deep red bright color. Its aromas are intense, reminiscent of red berries, leather, liquor candy and toasted vanilla. The mouthfeel is thick and gentle, tannins round and very present. It's balanced with a very rich... more

The spectacular 2018 vintage of our expressive De Toren Fusion V is out of thi... The spectacular 2018 vintage of our expressive De Toren Fusion V is out of this world. With its phenomenal aroma and depth of flavour, it perfectly imparts the identity of this vintage in the 2018 blend of this superlative Bordeaux styled wine.... more

Deepest crimson red. Brooding aromatically with notes of cassis, black olive, ... Deepest crimson red. Brooding aromatically with notes of cassis, black olive, dried tobacco and the faintest hint of roasted hazelnut. The palate is alive with rich, ripe red to black fruit, with a midpalate that speaks volumes to the warm and long... more

This powerful yet elegant Bordeaux blend is a true South African classic. It e... This powerful yet elegant Bordeaux blend is a true South African classic. It exhibits intense aromas and rich flavors of cassis, plum and licorice, with underlying notes of leather and tea leaf. Enticing hints of violets, underbrush, and cigar box... more

Torrione marks the beginning of the Petrolo’s quality revolution. It is cons... Torrione marks the beginning of the Petrolo’s quality revolution. It is considered to be the true identity of Petrolo, made with a blend of grapes from all of the estate’s vineyards. With a blend of Sangiovese, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon,... more

The 2019 edition of Affinity is dark black with pure cassis and espresso bean ... The 2019 edition of Affinity is dark black with pure cassis and espresso bean coming through the wine, which remains supple despite the high tannin count. The additional Bordeaux varieties help the Cabernet to unlock and show itself fully. As always,... more

To describe a wine, it is necessary to find out about its origin – the lands... To describe a wine, it is necessary to find out about its origin – the landscape, the place, the environment from which it is born: this is the only way to fully understand its nature. Villa Donoratico is a decidedly consistent and complex wine that... more

Chateau Picque-Caillou is a vibrant red color. Intense nose of spices, red fru... Chateau Picque-Caillou is a vibrant red color. Intense nose of spices, red fruits and vanilla. Medium-bodied in the mouth with red cherries, cassis, and lightly grilled oak flavors. Silky tannins and nice long finish. Sustainable and organic practices... more

This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of black currant, ... This single-vineyard Bordeaux blend presents intense aromas of black currant, fresh tobacco, rose petals, cocoa, and earth with subtle hints of graphite and spearmint. Flavors of mocha, nutmeg, and thyme are featured prominently on the elegantly... more

This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our tr... This wine is a lighter, more accessible, but well-structured version of our traditional Cabernet, with the true Bordeaux traits of herbs and forest floor to go with its berry fruit. It remains typically Storybook in its clean, focused mouth feel, that... more

Aromas of currants, black pepper and floral notes which flow onto the palate. ... Aromas of currants, black pepper and floral notes which flow onto the palate. Bright and balanced, with black cherry, rhubarb, a touch of pomegranate, a polished texture and a long finish. Quite young on release with a more Bordeaux-like style and long... more

Since the early days of the winery, Don Vicente Aresti A. crafted this wine ex... Since the early days of the winery, Don Vicente Aresti A. crafted this wine exclusively for his family, from the best that can be grown in the Curico´ Valley. A hedonistic nose with elderberry reduction, caramel, violet reduction, plenty of dark... more

The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight th... The texture is both balanced and mouth-filling. The flavor is the highlight though, and almost from the start there’s complexity with a wide range of flavors. The summer was warm in 2020, but a cold spell delayed the harvest until late September, so... more

The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero is the most honest reflection of... The 2020 Pago de Carraovejas Ribera del Duero is the most honest reflection of the valley to which it owes its name. Blend: 92% Tinto Fino (Tempranillo), 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Merlot This is among the most serious producers in Ribera del Duero,... more