Bold in style, with an overt grilled brioche aroma. Ripe on the palate, showing a long graham cracker, golden raisin and white peach profile. Rich, toasty finish. Drink now through 2010. 5,500 cases made, 850 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

A nose of allspice and cloves—slightly confected but appealing nonetheless, leads on this robust Chardonnay. Flavors of rich Chardonnay fruit, toast and a spin of orange Muscat give the wine complexity and character. Finish is long and spicy.——S.K.(3/1/2009)—— 86