Not only the top-rated dry South African white blend ever for Vinous, at 96 points, this earned 95 from England’s leading South Africa specialist, Tim Atkin, as well as 5 stars and 96 points in the Platter Guide – the top rating given by “the Bible of South African wine.” And finally, another 96 from the South African Winemag!
Vinous says:
It has a well-defined, flor-like bouquet offering brioche, grilled walnut, bales of straw and smoke. The fabulous palate presents a sensual honeyed texture effortlessly counterbalanced by acidity. Very harmonious, revealing dried honey, walnut and ginger on the finish. This is a masterclass in winemaking and it will age brilliantly in bottle.
And the Platter Guide – also at 96:
Poster child of new-wave Cape white blends, a triumphant medley of semillon, roussanne, chardonnay, chenin & clairette from Swartland, Stellenbosch & Franschhoek. Gorgeously aromatic, complex 2020 has it all: fruit depth, weight, texture, elegant dry grip, lemon acidity, joy, & a unique fascination
And the Winemag – at 96, too:
Aromatics that tantalise and beguile – pear, peach, lime, green apple plus nutty, earthy, waxy notes. The palate has weight but also focus – great fruit concentration, driving acidity and a savoury finish. Taut in structure, intricate in flavour profile.
So many great reviews in fact that the importer didn’t have room to post the mere 95-point review from Atkin!
It’s frankly just astonishing to find a wine this clearly great – and with such universally great press – for only $25.
But though we bought the entire NC allocation, it’s only 63 bottles.
