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2006
L’Amour
Toujours red blend |
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GOLD
MEDAL
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Mundus
Vini 2007 |
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Starlette
Blanc
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BEST
IN CLASS
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Wine
& Spirits Competition 2007 |
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2005
Cabernet/Merlot
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89
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT
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“Juicy
and delicious, this wine shows very ripe, soft, sweet
fruit that toes the limit of desirable ripeness without
stepping onto the wrong side. Notes of black
cherries are accented with hints of chocolate and dried
herbs. The tannins are sufficient to lend
structure, but there is no astringency, as the grain of
the tannins is very fine, and their character is quite
ripe. Although this wine leans toward the
New World
end of the spectrum for South African reds, it is never
chunky or obvious, and offers quite strong value.”
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Wine
Review Online (April 2008), Michael Franz |
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87
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BEST
BUY
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"Aromas
of ripe plum, pepper, mint and spice give this value
Shiraz
a plucky introduction, and on the palate, the red berry
and pepper continues, offering a clean, balanced sip. A
good everyday red with spirit." |
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Wine
Enthusiast Magazine - March 1, 2008 |
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2007
Rosé |
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85
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BEST
BUY |
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"Fresh
aromas of strawberries and toasty spice lead on this
friendly rosé from Juno. On the palate, it’s soft and
subtle, with vibrant fruit flavors and a delicate
finish. A great everyday wine that will pair especially
well with seafood and summer fare."
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Wine
Enthusiast Magazine - March 1, 2008 |
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2006
Sauvignon Blanc |
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85
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BEST
BUY |
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"Zippy
tropical fruit and gooseberry aromas lead, with a touch
of green grass adding freshness. A clean acidity cuts
through the fruit, keeping the wine light and clean, and
the finish is long. A typical South African Sauvignon
Blanc at a very nice price." (March 1, 2008)
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Wine
Enthusiast Magazine - March 1, 2008 |
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ACCOLADE
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Best
Value (Very Good): "Particularly
mouth-popping, with layers of taste and a lime kick,
with some mouthfeel and weight. Charming and
sophisticated."
The Wall Street Journal online,
April 25, 2008: "Out of Africa" article.
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88
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VERY
GOOD: A WINE WITH SPECIAL QUALITIES |
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“A
nice live-wire version, with gooseberry, lime, flint and
chive flavors that crackle through the finish.
Well done. Drink now.” |
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Wine
Spectator, April 30 2005 |
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87
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT, RECOMMENDED |
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“Slightly
high-toned, exotic aromas of fruit salad, melon and
honey. Supple, round, ripe and nicely concentrated, with
hints of tropical fruits and lime and a floral lift.
…… clean, pure and balanced to give early pleasure.
At once ripe and dry, with firm-edged acids framing the
fruit.” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April
2005 |
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2003
Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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90+
POINTS
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OUTSTANDING |
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“Full
ruby-red. Sexy aromas of black raspberry, cassis, violet
and spicy oak. Densely packed, suave and fine-grained;
the primal flavors of black fruits, menthol, mocha and
brown spices are framed and extended by brisk acidity.
Finishes vibrant, firm and long. ” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April 2007 |
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2001
Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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90
POINTS
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The
Wine Report 2007 |
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2002
Cabernet Reserve
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89+
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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"Loads
of wonderfully ripe black fruits are interspersed with
roasting spices in the aromatics of the 2002 Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve. This broad, deep, medium-bodied wine
is crammed with flavors reminiscent of candied dark
berries, asphalt, mint, and spices. Its long, seamless
finish exhibits copious quantities of fine, supple
tannin. Projected maturity: now - 2012." |
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Robert
Parker - Wine Advocate |
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92
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The
Wine Report 2007 |
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2002
Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve |
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88+
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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“Bright
ruby-red. Ripe but tight nose hints at spicecake.
Broader and sweeter than the regular bottling, but a bit
chunkier too, with roasted and liqueur-like aspects to
the medicinal dark berry and menthol flavors. ” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April 2007 |
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2001
Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve |
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88
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT, RECOMMENDED |
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“Cassis,
graphite and minerals on the nose, along with fresh
herbs and bitter chocolate; I would have picked this as
Bordeaux. Supple, grapey and dry, with distinctly cool
flavors of cassis, bitter chocolate, herbs and
licorice.....A juicy, firmly structured wine, finishing
with solid tannins and a slight greenness. This should
reward four or five years of aging.” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April
2005 |
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2000
Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve |
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89
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT, RECOMMENDED |
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“Bright,
deep red. Nuanced nose combines redcurrant, plum,
tobacco leaf and mint. Intensely flavored, bright and
nicely focused, with varietally expressive redcurrant,
tar and tobacco leaf notes. Distinctly riper than the
basic cab/merlot and cabernet bottlings. Juicy and
suave, with restrained sweetness, fine tannins and very
good length.” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April
2005 |
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1999
Cabernet
Sauvignon Reserve |
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89+
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT, RECOMMENDED |
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“Ruby-red.
Complex aromas of cassis, cherry, green pepper, cedar,
violet and cassis leaf, along with tangy oak spices.
Dense and peppery on the palate; offers a claret-like
penetrating sweetness without excess weight. Youthful
flavors of red berries, mint and cedar. Finishes with
rather fine tannins and subtle persistence.” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April
2005
(A
“+” after a score from Stephen Tanzer denotes a wine
that is likely to merit a higher rating in time.) |
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2003
Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot |
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88
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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”A
blend of 65% Cabernet Sauvignon and 35% Merlot, the 2003
Cabernet/Merlot bursts from the glass with candied red
as well as black fruits. Its highly expressive,
fruit-forward personality is medium-bodied, supple, and
displays oodles of sweet blackberry as well as black
cherry fruit. This lush wine would have received a more
exalted review if not for a somewhat clipped finish.
Anticipated maturity: now-2009." |
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Robert
Parker - Wine Advocate |
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2003
Cabernet
Sauvignon Merlot |
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89
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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“Medium
ruby-red. Aromas of currant, singed plum, licorice,
herbs and flowers, with a suggestion of exotic fruits. A
juicy, leanish midweight and a very successful blend,
with complex blackberry, mineral and mint flavors.
Elegant and nicely delineated wine, finishing with firm
tannins and good lift and persistence.” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April
2007 |
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2001
Cabernet/Merlot
Blend |
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89
POINTS
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Stephen
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar – 2007 |
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2001
Cabernet/Merlot
Blend |
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BOUQUET
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“Recommended”
Among 21 favorite South African red blends of all those
tasted.
Michael
Franz, Washington Post, June 15, 2004
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Oak
Valley
(view
available wine selection on winelist)
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2006
Chardonnay |
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88
POINTS
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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“Maturing,
with broad, rich melon, apple, warm brioche and butter
notes that glide through the soft, but lengthy
finish. A crowd-pleaser. Drink now.” |
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Wine
Spectator, 2008 |
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2007
Sauvignon
Blanc |
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89
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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“Bracing
and open, with lots of lime, fleur de sel, chalk and
sweet pea notes that linger through the lengthy finish.
Drink now.” |
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Wine
Spectator, 2008 |
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2005
Sauvignon
Blanc |
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ACCOLADE
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Regional
Sauvignon Blanc under ₤10 – Decanter Trophy
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2004
Red
Blend |
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87
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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“A
polished, modern style, with a layer of roasted vanilla
bean followed by notes of coffee, mocha and currant
fruit. slightly firm, toasty finish. Merlot,
Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. Drink now.” |
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Wine
Spectator, 2008 |
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ACCOLADE
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Best
Bordeaux-style red blend over ₤10 - Decanter
World Wine Awards 2007
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Rietvallei
(view
available wine selection on winelist)
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2007
Natural
Chardonnay |
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89
POINTS
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Wine
Enthusiast 2008 |
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2007
Sauvignon
Blanc |
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89
POINTS
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Wine
Enthusiast 2008 - 2007 |
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2007
Chenin
Blanc |
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87
POINTS
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BEST
BUY |
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Wine
Enthusiast 2008 |
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2005
Cabernet
Sauvignon
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89
POINTS
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Wine
Enthusiast 2008 |
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2004
Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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87
POINTS
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Wine
Enthusiast 2008 |
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2004
Special
Select Cabernet
Sauvignon |
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87
POINTS
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Wine
Enthusiast 2008 |
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2008
Juanita
Rosé |
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ACCOLADE
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Awarded
best Rosé at Dutch Wine & Food Festival
(Amsterdam). -- Prix du Sommelier 2008
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2007
Muscadel |
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PLATINUM
AWARD
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Muscats
du Monde
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Slaley
(view
available wine selection on winelist)
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Pinotage,
Cabernet,
Shiraz |
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GOLD
MEDALS
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SA
Young Wine Awards 2007 |
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2003
Pinotage |
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89
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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“Dark,
bright red. Smoky dark berries, baking spices and fresh
herbs on the nose, with a lightly candied quality.
Supple and broad but classically dry, with some sexy oak
tones and a saline nuance adding to its appeal. Not a
sweet style but boasts good power and underlying
structure. Finishes with dusty tannins. This can be
cellared.” |
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Steve
Tanzer, International Wine Cellar, March/April
2007 |
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2002
Ghost
Gum |
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88
POINTS
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VERY
GOOD TO EXCELLENT |
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”Cab
Sauvignon with bits of merlot, petit verdot, and cab
franc; aged in new barriques for 30 months. Ruby
red. Dark fruits, tobacco and mint on the nose. A juicy,
firm midweight, with brisk acidity framing | |