Wine

Deep concentration of dull dark ruby (dull is good here!) Dry BlackBerry skin, Ripe black plum, black pepper, black olive, blackcurrant leaf and meaty notes. Lean body with great freshness and structure. Polished earthy tannins. Well balanced and integrated Alcohol Subtle hints of black olive, tobacco and dark chocolate on the finish. Complex, full-bodied...

Winery : Château Cossieu-Coutelin Grapes : Merlot Region : France / Bordeaux / Medoc / Saint-Estèphe Wine style : Bordeaux Saint-Estèphe

The 2015 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose is a blend of 72% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Merlot, 2% Cabernet Franc and 8% Petit Verdot. It has a modest nose, rather tight and a little distant at the moment, with dusky black fruit, rather introverted in style. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly coarse tannin, moderate depth but requiring more breeding to come...

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2016 L'Esprit de Chevalier offers up exuberant black cherries, blackberry and warm plums scents with touches of baking spices and tobacco. Medium-bodied, it has a firm, grainy texture and plenty of freshness supporting the generous, juicy black fruit in the mouth, finishing spicy.

Winery: Shannon Vineyards Grapes: Sémillon Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Cape South Coast / Elgin Alcohol content: 13.5%

Winery: Wildekrans Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Cape South Coast / Walker Bay / Bot River Wine style: South African Bordeaux Blend

Winery: Wildekrans Grapes: Pinotage Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Cape South Coast / Walker Bay / Bot River Wine style: South African Pinotage

Winery: Oldenburg Vineyards Grapes: Cabernet Sauvignon Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch Wine style: South African Cabernet Sauvignon Alcohol content: 14.5%

Cultivar: 100% Pinotage. Ageing Potential: 12 Years after vintage. Serving Temperature: Enjoyed best served at 17°C. Alcohol : 14.06 % Appellation :  Tulbagh

Winery: Oldenburg Vineyards Grapes: Cabernet Franc, Merlot Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch Wine style: South African Bordeaux Blend Alcohol content: 14.63%

Winery: Château Ausone Grapes:Cabernet Franc Region: France / Bordeaux / Libournais / Saint-Émilion / Saint-Émilion Grand Cru Wine style: Bordeaux Saint-Émilion

Winery: Ogier Grapes: 100% Grenache Region: France / Rhone Valley / Southern Rhône / Châteauneuf-du-Pape Wine style: Southern Rhône Châteauneuf-du-Pape Red Alcohol content: 13.5%