The cerebral 2010 Cape of Good Hope Chardonnay is sourced from 700-metre vines up in the Stettyn Mountains. It has a light, primal, grapefruit and lemon scented bouquet that blossoms beautifully with teasing granite and crushed flower notes. The palate is fresh on the entry with a nice citrus twist at its core. There is superb tension and palpable minerality towards the finish that imparts a sense of Old World strictness. Drink now-2018. This Franschhoek based winery is named after Anthonij Rupert, the son of South African billionaire Anton Rupert, who tragically died in 2001. Their flagship wines, the Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc, represent top-class internationally styled varietals that are hand-picked and lavished in 18 and 24-months in new French oak.Importer: Terlato Wines International, NJ. 201-659-4712.

Bright and fresh, featuring a delicious core of Jonagold apple, white peach and chamomile notes harnessed by finely beaded acidity. The long, focused finish sports a slightly chiseled edge. Should open nicely with some cellaring. Drink now through 2015. 750 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Overberg Select to Add