Dark in profile for a Pinot, with noticeable intensity to the ripe plum, black currant and blackberry fruit, which melds wonderfully with singed anise, vanilla bean and black tea notes. The long finish has a mouthwatering mineral edge for added length and cut. Drink now through 2016. 1,850 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Walker Bay Select to Add

Rich and ripe, but very stylish, with gorgeous mulled spice, blackberry, briar, spice bread and incense notes all woven together and driving through the long, black tea–tinged finish. This winery is now quietly rivaling Hamilton-Russell for best South African Pinot Noir. Drink now through 2013. 4,000 cases made.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Walker Bay Select to Add

Rich but elegant, with alluring cinnamon, sandalwood and black tea shadings to the mulled red and black cherry fruit. The long finish lets the incense edge play out. Drink now through 2011. 2,247 cases made, 400 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Walker Bay Select to Add

Very stylish, with long, lingering notes of black cherry, spice and sweet earth that are suave and fine-grained. Lovely acidity and minerality ripples underneath, adding complexity and length. The best bottling yet from this Pinot specialist. Drink now through 2011. 150 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Walker Bay Select to Add

A rich, earthy style, with a mélange of red and black cherry fruit, spice, coffee and sweet earth notes riding along velvety tannins. A tug of earth echoes through the finish. Drink now through 2010. 1,939 cases made, 200 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Walker Bay Select to Add