The three Chardonnays are well delineated. This is very deep-flavoured and complete.
Beautiful balance and slightly bitter on the end, in a good way. A complex, slightly spicy
wine. The 'regular' Capensis is probably more refreshing and burgundian. Though this
comment would doubtless infuriate winemaker Graham Weerts who is trying not to ape
any other wine style but produce something ineffably South African.

Spirited and handsomely built, with expressive flavors of cherry and blueberry accented by anise and juniper berry as this builds tension toward fine-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032. 639 cases made.

Precise and filled with tension, this red slowly reveals notes of raspberry, pomegranate, dusky spices and mint while building toward refined tannins. Drink now through 2031. 230 cases made.

Offers a plump, generous mix of pear, apple and citrus flavors, with a touch of fresh peach on the juicy finish, plus a hint of almond blossoms. Drink now. 200 cases made.

Arcanum shows how well Cabernet Franc does in Tuscany, so well that the estate is planting more. Opens with a sauvage note of rosemary, oregano and dark berries. Copious ripe plum-like flavors on a suave palate with a peppery spiciness, firm acidity, and gorgeous balance. 100% Cabernet Franc sourced primarily from the Apparita (380m) and Belvedere (400m) parcels, the oldest Cabernet Franc vineyards of the estate (the estate has 17 ha total of Cabernet Franc in 12 blocks that all potentially contribute to to the final blend) located in the southwest part of the estate with sandy clay soils. Matured 12 months in 70% new French oak.

This impressive red offers a polished and powerful mix of violet, black currant, black cherry and spiced plum notes that are juicy and velvety. Details of bittersweet chocolate, rosemary, oregano, espresso and salted toffee add complexity and aromatics. Expressive and generous on the long finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Shiraz. Drink now through 2039. From Australia.

Dark ruby. Opens with aromas of elderberry, tobacco and soil, progressing to dark fruited, tea-like palate. Broad and mouth filing with dense flavors, dry tannins, and rich extract on a lingering finish. A beautiful wine. 100% Sangiovese aged 12 months in second use French oak. pH 3.37, 15% alc.

(Stonestreet in Italian) is an elegant wine that opens with a fine perfume of flowers, fruit and mountain herbs. It’s high toned, ethereal, and well worth the money. Strada al Sasso is a selection of the best barrels from the 405m high Strada al Sasso vineyard planted in 1998 and overlooking the walled town of San Gusmé. Matured 12 months in second use French oak barriques. Sourced from the Castelnuovo Berardenga UGA, which will be listed on the label beginning with the 2022 vintage.

Powerful, with plenty of verve and polish to the generous flavors of morello cherries in syrup, spiced plum, black currant and juicy blackberry. Accents of bay leaf, sage and rosemary, along with pepper, black tea and licorice notes, linger on the long, velvety finish, backed by a hint of Sichuan pepper. Drink now through 2037.

The 2019 Journey is a blend of 70% Merlot and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon matured for 20 months in 40%. new French oak. It has pure, layered aromatics that unfurl continuously as it spends time in the glass: cassis and blueberry mingle with tones of menthol, pipe tobacco, soy sauce, chargrill and cocoa powder. The full-bodied palate offers Goldilocks ripeness, and its fruit is accented by mineral and floral character. It’s powerfully structured with powdery tannins and seamless acidity and has a long, complex finish. It will benefit from 3-5 years in bottle and will be long lived in the cellar. 240 cases produced.

The 2021 Chardonnay Seascape Vineyard comes from a vineyard west of the town of Occidental at around 1,000 feet of elevation. The wine was barrel fermented and matured for 13 months in 30% new French oak. It has pretty scents of lime peel, citrus blossom, cream cheese and graham cracker. The lightbodied palate is silky and concentrated with youthfully coiled flavors, tangy acidity and a long, mouth-coating finish. It will benefit from 2-3+ years in bottle. 268 cases were made.

From vines planted in 1995, the 2021 Chardonnay Three Jacks Vineyard was barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 31% new French oak. It has detailed aromas of lemon confit, honeysuckle, oyster shell and crème fraîche. The palate is so dynamic! It has a luxuriously satiny texture and surprisingly concentrated flavors that range from lemon to honey and ginger. It’s structured by lightning-like acidity and has a very long, mineral-driven finish. 338 cases were made.

Barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 13% new French oak, the 2021 Chardonnay Fog Dance Vineyard has a unique expression that’s both exotic and precise. It opens with gregarious scents of candied peaches, orange blossoms, honey and cashews. The palate pairs concentrated layers of spicy peach and tropical citrus fruit with tangy, laser-like acidity, and it has a very long, shimmery finish. 300 cases produced.

The 2021 Chardonnay Stone Côte, from a block within the Durell Vineyard, was barrel fermented and matured for 14 months in 13% new French oak. It has detailed aromas of apricot, citrus blossom, oyster shell, matchstick and beeswax. The light-bodied palate combines expansive, mineral-driven flavors with tangy acidity, and it has a long, textural finish. 386 cases were made.

Semi-opaque ruby.  Dark cherry, plum and a hint of sandalwood show on the nose. Lovely, silky texture with pretty, up front fruit but not as much depth as the Strada al Sasso. On the palate notes of earthy tobacco complement fresh, dark red fruit. Finishes dry. This is the inaugural release of this Gran Selezione. 95% Sangiovese and 5%Colorino sourced from 550m high estate vineyards. Matured in second use French oak barrels for 12 months. pH 3.37, 15% alc 

Semi-opaque dark red.  This 100% Merlot (2018 is the first vintage to be all Merlot) is sourced from the Valadorna and Capraia vineyard blocks located in a cooler part of the estate with a stream running through it. It opens with scents of black plum, herbal spice, and a hint of blue fruit. This is a big, chewy wine that’s admirably concentrated, deeply flavored and beautifully balanced with a long, firm finish and fine tannins. 100% Merlot matured 12 months in 70% new French oak. pH 3.58, 14.5% alc. 

Impressive for its structure and detail, this Pinot serves up raspberry and boysenberry flavors laced with forest floor and crushed stone tones that build richness toward medium-grained tannins. Drink now through 2032.

Opens with a supple texture and slowly builds tension at the core, with detailed flavors of raspberry and blueberry highlighted by dusky spice and crushed stone notes as this finishes with refined tannins. Drink now through 2032.

On the nose, the 2022 Chardonnay Machado is a lovely, balanced combination of herbal, floral and saline. It straddles taut focus and textural breadth with admirable precision on the palate, framed by intense salinity that propels through its delicious, multilayered finish. Within a diverse array of singlevineyard Chardonnays, I found this to be the most complete and age-worthy expression.

The 2019 Merlot Keyes Vineyard, matured for 20 months in 30% new French oak, has expressive scents of red and black currants, juniper, tobacco leaves, truffle and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate features layer after layer of mineral-laced fruit. It’s structured by supple tannins and bright acidity and has a long, nuanced finish. 400 cases produced.

The 2019 Encantadora is a blend of 92% Merlot and 8% Cabernet Franc matured for 20 months in 30% new French oak. It has intense aromas of red and black cherries, tobacco, charcuterie, dark chocolate and juniper. The full-bodied palate is packed with juicy fruit. It’s structured by powdery tannins and has a long, elegant finish. 310 cases were made.

The 2019 Pinot Noir Stormin' was matured for 16 months in 48% new French oak. It has a medium ruby color and lush scents of black cherries, blueberries, bergamot and turned earth. The palate is silky and fresh with youthfully coiled fruits and a long, spicy finish. It could use another 2-3 years in bottle to unwind. 305 cases were made.

The 2021 Zinfandel Dina's Vineyard comes from vines planted over 100 years ago, and the wine was matured for nine months in 44% new French oak. It has slowly unfurling scents of apricot and wild berry jam with accents of aniseed, sage and iron. The medium-bodied palate features powerful, expressive flavors structured by grainy tannins and vivacious acidity, and it has a long, perfumed finish. 225 cases were made.

The 2021 Pinot Noir Fog Dance Vineyard was matured for 16 months in 28% new French oak. It has inviting scents of cranberry, rhubarb, bergamot, tobacco and nutmeg. The medium-bodied palate features concentrated, nuanced flavors framed by chalky tannins and bright acidity, and it has a long, spicy finish. 341 cases produced.