Lovely black tea, signed apple wood and toasty wood spice notes lead the way, followed by racy black cherry, red currant and blackberry fruit, with a long, mineral-driven finish. This has range and depth, yet stays silky and very elegant. Drink now through 2017. 3,167 cases made, 600 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Walker Bay / Hemel-en-Aarde Valley Select to Add

A wild animal character and soft gaminess infuses the nose of this classic South African Pinot, but the red cherry and plum flavors still take center stage on this delicate wine. Hints of forest bark and soft menthol grace the finish, while the soft tannins and balanced acidity carry long into the close.——L.B.(3/1/2012)—— 90