A dark, winey version, with solid grip to the macerated black currant, fig sauce and espresso notes that pump through the finish, where a nice hint of iron lingers. A rock-solid South African red. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Drink now through 2011. 2,500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Paarl Select to Add

Dark fruit, cedar, pepper and spice aromas start this blend of Cabernet, Merlot, Petit Verdot and Malbec. Soft and round, the wine’s clean, expressive cherry and chocolate flavors are easygoing but intriguing. A lingering finish and creamy mouthfeel give the wine an extra advantage.——S.K.(11/1/2009)—— 89