Barrel fermented and matured for 13 months in 50% new French oak, the 2021 Chardonnay Marin Vineyard is youthful and leesy with scents of bread dough, white peaches, acacia, almonds and flint. The medium-bodied palate pairs creamy citrus fruit with powerful, tangy acidity, and it has a long, flinty finish. It will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle. 58 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Muldune Trail comes from a vineyard in Anderson Valley planted at around 1,600 feet of elevation. It’s scented of blackberry, blueberry, lavender and mushroom with youthful wafts of cedar. Matured for 15 months in 27% new French oak, the medium-bodied palate has youthfully coiled flavors, a chalky texture and an oak spice-laced finish. 248 cases were made.

The 2021 Chardonnay Four Hearts Vineyard was barrel fermented and matured for eight months in 28% new French oak. It’s coiled on the nose with delicate scents of lemon peel, oyster shell, crème fraîche and nutmeg. The light-bodied palate pairs bright, citrusy flavors with youthful allspice tones. It has a silky texture, energetic acidity and a mineral-driven finish. Give it 3-5 years in bottle to unwind. 1,871 cases produced.

The 2020 Pinot Noir Sea Lift has scents of raspberry and strawberry jam, Earl Grey tea leaves, mossy bark, woodsmoke and iodine. The medium-bodied palate is powerfully fruited. It has abundant, grainy tannins, mouthwatering acidity and a layered finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 375 cases were made.

The 2020 Chardonnay Tidal Break was matured for 20 months in French oak. It has layered aromas of white peach, crème brûlée, toast, honey, flint and mushroom powder. The palate is silky and expansive with pleasurably honeyed fruit, mouthwatering acidity and a long, flavorful finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 200 cases produced.

Matured for 10 months in used French oak, the 2020 Chardonnay Brosseau has expressive aromas of peach, apple, mushroom powder, flint and toasted almonds. The mediumbodied palate is focused on umami character rather than overt fruit, offering savory flavors and a pleasurable touch of grip. It’s balanced by bright acidity and has a long, honeyed finish. Drink it over the next 2-3 years. 200 cases were made.

The 2019 Merlot Estate Pine Mountain Vineyard is blended with 19% Cabernet Sauvignon and matured for 20 months in 40% new French oak. It’s scented of blackcurrants, red cherries, pipe tobacco, graphite, rose petals and cocoa powder. The medium-bodied palate is elegant and restrained with a supple structure and a long, graphite-laced finish. 350 cases were made.

The 2019 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Pine Mountain Vineyard is blended with 10% Merlot and matured for 20 months in 40% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling aromas of blackcurrant, black plum, pipe tobacco, savory herbs and cocoa powder. The full-bodied palate features nuanced, mineral-driven fruit framed by powdery tannins and juicy acidity, and it has a long, perfumed finish. 1,500 cases produced.

Hightoned raspberry and tangerine aromas jump out of the glass of this Zin. The palate brings a slightly darker energy, with some blackberry, fresh loam and vibrant anise flavors with some grippy tannin and soft acidity to balance. This is brilliant stuff for ribs or roasts on the grill.

Punchy aromas of bright red raspberries, orange peel and clove waft and dance on the nose of this Zin. There’s loads of freshness and energy here, with cherry liqueur, cassis and licorice flavors anchoring a ripe and round midpalate before the fresh citrusy acidity lingers with lacy tannin on the finish.

This Pinot is fresh and vibrant, with a scintillating mélange of floral, earthy and dried cherry aromas on the nose. The palate has a nice balance of grippy tannins and juicy acidity, with flavors of Bing cherry, sandalwood, violets and black tea all the way through a long and winding finish.

This wine is bright and zippy, with aromas of green apple, peach, white tea and fresh herbs. The flavors are grapefruit, orange zest, green papaya and cinnamon, with good acidity and a dry finish. Pair with the beach, friends and snacks.

This wine is soft salmon hued, fresh and lively, with raspberry, citrus blossoms and fresh herbs on the nose. On the palate are youthful strawberry, Bing cherry, basil and orange zest, with a juicy, dry, mouthwatering finish. This is a delicious offering of low-calorie rosé. Pair with duck mousse, fresh berries and toasted bread.

Cherries, sassafras, sweet spice, and minty flower notes all emerge from the 2022 Pinot Noir Hapgood Vineyard, another beautifully balanced, elegant Pinot Noir from this label. It's medium-bodied, has the vintage's charming, supple style, and nicely integrated tannins. I’d wouldn’t be surprised to see it age gracefully yet would drink bottles over the coming 4-6 years or so.

This is a first Syrah release under the Dalkeith label, sourced from one of the most famous vineyards in the Swartland. Structured, grippy and intense, with 15% whole bunches adding some extra perfume and spice, this is a serious, incense-perfumed red with notes of steak tartare, blackberry and thyme and the backbone to age. 2025-30

This elegant Chardonnay from vineyards in Stellenbosch offers a bouquet of citrus spices and lime. The delightful palate delivers integrated and balanced flavors of lime and linden tea that blend with oak spices.

Purchased from Adi Badenhorst's farm in the Swartland, this is very much a granitic style of Chenin Blanc. Fermented and aged in a combination of neutral barrels, amphoras and ceramic eggs, it has quince, apple pie and citrus fruit flavours and an earthy finish. 2024-30

Concentrated aromas of cherry, orange and cola spice waft from the nose of this Pinot. The palate brings a wealth of fresh cherry, ripe strawberry and cocoa flavors in an opulently structured frame of plush tannin and balanced acidity. This has the structure to drink with red meats, but won’t overpower richer salmon courses.

Fresh cherry, cranberry and cola spice aromas waft from the glass of this lively Pinot. The palate gives bright flavors of raspberry coulis, spiced orange peel, caramel and black tea. Lively acidity balances out some dry tannin and lifts the fruity energy across the finish. 

Lemon syrup and crushed-rock aromas meet with fresh melon on the nose of this bottling. Fluffy tannins cruise across the palate, where toasted macadamia nut, salted lemon and sun-warmed melon flavors align into a rich display.

Crowd pleasing and attractive, this stimulating Chardonnay offers flavors of lemon curd zested with lime and sprinkled with baking spices. A hint of apricot through the finish broadens the palate, accompanied by an attractive texture and a lot of length.

The 2022 Pinot Noir Sierra Mar Vineyard is burly and rough-hewn, with a forceful kick of tannins. Luckily, there’s enough pure fruit and energetic acidity to support it. Lavender, thyme and pomegranate add lift and complexity, finishing with a dusty, cocoa-powder-like grip. This is nicely done, if a hair imposing. That said, the 2022 feels like the kind of wine Sierra Mar wants to make. Give it a year to settle down.

Deeply structured and a bit brooding at this point, with blueberry and plum flavors accented by sandalwood, black tea and stony mineral notes. Finishes with medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 330 cases made.

Supple and polished, with delicate raspberry and cherry flavors highlighted by orange peel and zesty cinnamon tones that finish with fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2031. 1,500 cases made.

This wine is zesty and lively, with aromas of yellow apple, sweet pear, Meyer lemon and vanilla cream. Other notes waft through, including white grapefruit, tangerine, guava and allspice. Layers of dried herb, rock and minerality bring everything together. Pair with skate wing in brown butter sauce.