The nose is exceptionally perfumed with an abundance of complex red and dark berry fruit violets and intense aromas of white pepper. Dark brooding fruit follows through onto a structured opulent palate with notes of cardamom cumin cloves and black pepper. The midpalate is rich textured and balanced with integrated acidity cocoa powdery tannins and [...]
2019 Rustenberg John X Merriman 2019 Rustenberg John X Merriman The wine itself is a Bordeaux-style blend, with all of the fruit coming from the Estate, and made predominantly from Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, the greater of which depends on which varietal has a better showing over the other in any vintage. The John X [...]
2018 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay 2018 Hamilton Russell Chardonnay, from South Africa Winemaker Notes;A tight, minerally wine with classic Hamilton Russell Vineyards length and complexity. Unusually prominent pear and lime fruit aromas and flavours are brought beautifully into focus by a tight line of bright natural acid and a long, dry minerality. An elegant, yet textured and [...]