“Dark, with a loamy edge to the notes of smoldering tobacco, steeped black currant, warm plum preserves and charcoal. Deep yet understated. Drink now through 2018.”
Wine Spectator – 92 points
The grapes for the 2011 Stellenboch are from 4 different Cabernet vineyards of Stark-Conde in South Africa, and the best Merlot, Cabernet Franc and petit verdot vineyards, all at a mix of different elevations. Although all are on the decomposed granite soils typical of the hillsides in Jonkershoek, the soil textures vary quite a lot and that, together with the differences in elevations and clones, gives a variety of different flavor profiles to the grapes.
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