Smells like its going to be decent, which is deceptive, because it tastes incredible. Beautifully balanced flavour, soft as silk tannins. Only some mild acidity lets it down.
Fairview Extraño 2010
Very rare blend for South Africa. Tempranillo 62% Grenache 22% Carignan 16%. Probably a good reason why its rare, it tatses decent, but doesnt knock your socks off.
Paradyskloof Grenache Malbec Shiraz 2011
Solid, reliable and sturdy. A bit of a Steve Waugh gritty rearguard fightback innings of a wine.
Blaauwklippen Barouche 2008
Smooth and velvety. Perfect accompaniment for the fillet steak I had it with, but lacking a bit of magic (possibly due to my tastebuds being drowned already) 35% Cab, 30% Shiraz, 20% Merlot and 15% Malbec.
Fairview “The Goatfather” 2010
Smooth, easy drinking red with an interesting blend of 35% Barbera, 27% Sangiovese, 24% Cab Sauv & 14% Nebbiolo, BUT at risk of sounding like an old fart, this isn’t what it used to be. I remember this blend as having a far more sophisticated flavor.
Bilton Matt Black 2008
49% Merlot, 14% Petit Verdot, 12% Cab Sauvignon, 10% Mourvedre, 8% Pinotage, 7% Shiraz. Deep colour, liquorice flavours and that expensive wood and tobacco smell that good red blends seem to possess.
The Bravado 2004
40% Shiraz, 21% Pinotage, 20% Cab, 10% Merlot, 9% Cab Franc. Soft and embracing.
Asara 2009 Cape Fusion
35% Pinotage, 35% Merlot, 15% Cabernet Sauvignon and 15% Shiraz. Pepper and vanilla. A touch acidic, but,maybe that was the pepperoni
