”Protea” represents their more affordable “l(fā)ifestyle” range. The 2010 Protea Chenin Blanc has a crisp, vibrant bouquet with lychee, pineapple and Granny Smith apples that simply leap from the glass. The palate is supremely well balanced with subtle tropical notes underneath a very focused, tense finish. What a great, commercial Chenin Blanc! Drink now-2013. 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.

Clean and direct, with slightly soft-edged pear and pound cake flavors. The gentle finish has a whiff of talcum powder. Drink now. 2,500 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape Select to Add