No idea what’s in this blend. Wasn’t available for tasting but the old man’s curiosity got the better of him. Whatever it is, it’s amazing.
Dornier The Pirate of Cocoa Hill Red 2017
Richer than Jeff Bezos, but with a much smoother delivery (it hasn’t WhatsApp’ed me any inappropriate pics). I wouldn’t order books and electronics from it, but it goes beautifully with a Sunday movie with the family.
Deetlefs De Hageveld 2012
Rare mix of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinotage and Shiraz. Claims to be a "food wine", and it's not a bold claim. Tasted nice enough when I sneaked some pre-dinner. Tasted even better with food.
Dornier Pirates of Cocoa Hill 2015
My youngest brother warned me off Pirates after having the misfortune of sitting through the latest Pirates of the Carribean movie. Fortunately this is a long running pirate saga that’s as good as ever (and costs a good deal less). Still don’t know what grapes go into it, but it’s a great entry level easy […]
Steenberg Echo Red Blend 2013
This is by no means a bad wine, but Steenberg wines aren’t cheap, and even the “entry level” stuff usually has a bit more pizazz than this does. Possibly a point lower than it deserves because of expectation, but you want to be on top you have to be consistent (which is why Spurs never […]
Somerbosch Kylix 2010
Somerbosch is an incredibly well priced winery, even more so because it’s on the border of Stellenbosch. This is their flagship wine. Can’t remember what’s in it. I have a vague memory of it being a Bordeaux style blend. Saw in 2017 with a magnum of this, good friends and a potjie that I cooked […]
Dornier Cocoa Hill Red 2013
This is a decent red blend for the price, but best not to drink it straight after a 10/10 Pinotage like I did. Like comparing pirate ships with Russian Oligarch’s yachts.
Thelema Mountain Red 2014
Rich, full and well rounded like a fat Donald Trump after a large dinner, but far more welcome at your dinner table. Cab Sauv, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Grenache, Shiraz and Cab Franc. A little bit of everything.
Rijk’s Bravado 2002
Scored one of the last few bottles of this while visiting the winery (although I bet that’s what they tell everyone). Smooth and easy to drink but with a bold edge. A liquid version of James Bond, just less likely to run off with your missus (although mine has disappeared with the bottle).
