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Colour: Pale straw hue with a slight green tint. Nose: White asparagus, green pepper, and elegant floral notes on the nose with a hint of passion fruit. Flint and minerality adds poise and character. Palate: The medium-bodied palate follows through with more green pepper and grapefruit that is balanced out by a restrained acidity. Ageing: Enjoy this complex wine over the next 4 years.
Colour: A unique off-white onion skin hue separates this wine from the rest of the pack. Nose: Prominent strawberry and candyfloss aromas are supported by a medley of green apple, pear, and banana notes. Palate: The sweet red berry flavours are balanced out by delicate tart cherry flavours and hints of pink marshmallow and stone fruit. A round, creamy, full mouthfeel and minerality adds to the complexity of this uniquely feminine expression of the Pinotage cultivar. Ageing: Thanks to its lively acidity, one can easily continue to enjoy this wine over the next 5 years.
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Colour: Deep red in colour with a hint of purple. Nose: Red cherry and raspberry notes are interspersed with savoury and smoky scents. Palate: Full-bodied and supported by velvety tannins, the wine finishes off with a sweet red berry taste which is nicely balanced out by the acidity. Ageing: Enjoy this wine now, or over the next 5 years.
Colour: Deep red with a dark purple rim. Nose: Primary flavours of deep purple plums, prunes, and cherry notes are balanced with forest and savoury floor notes. Dark chocolate, roasted coffee beans and warm spice notes add to the complexity. Palate: The dark purple fruit follows through from the nose in this full-bodied wine, a complex and deep core enamours the taste buds whilst the tight tannins and balanced acidity adds length and longevity to this wonderful example of Pinotage. Ageing: Already drinking beautifully, but will cellar well for at least another 10 years. .
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