4 ½ Stars 2024 Platter’s South African Wine Guide As sophisticated, though even more structured in 21 (94 pts) vintage of this flagship variety. Fine balance of intensity, elegance & finesse, with herbaceous nuance laced into tight core of blackcurrant fruit, in sync with oak, 18 months, 20% new. Youthful & ageworthy – handsome rewards in store.91 Points James Suckling Nov 2023 Dark berries, currants, dried herbs, earth and cedar on the nose following through to a full body with fine, firm tannins. Textured with a solid frame coating the palate and a compact, berry-loaded finish. Try after 2024.90 pts Tim Atkin MW 2023 classic, well-balanced expression of Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignon at a good price, this nicely delineated, focused red handles its 20% new oak well, with layers of cassis, blackcurrant leaf and fresh tobacco, a sprig of mint and a dab of liquorice spice. 2024-2990 pts Wine Spectator ‘Smart Buy’ 8/25/25 There’s some power, but the sculpted tannins are well-integrated with the lightly fleshy texture and dark core of ripe black and red currant fruit, singed alder, tobacco and anise. Chewy on the spice- and mineral-laced finish. Drink now through 2031.
