Stellenbosch

Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Cabernet Sauvignon 2018

"Cabernet Sauvignon aficionados, discover the expertise of winemaker Abrie Beeslaar in this single-vineyard cuvée from South Africa!"

"Enticing notes of cigar spice, baked plum and cassis form the nose of this wine, with a touch of cedar for added interest. Medium-bodied, it has a velvety texture thanks to silky yet structuring tannins and just enough acidity to ensure balance. The medium-length finish offers a lovely evolution from jammy black plum and black cherry to lingering sweet spice." (Wine Enthusiast 2022)

Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Estate Pinotage 2021

"The most concentrated expression of Kanonkop Pinotage: elegant, complex, and with sublime aging potential!"

"Winemaker Abrie Beeslaar shows the complexity and ageing potential of Pinotage in his wines. The Estate collection is proof of this. This vintage offers aromas of sweet spices and berries. The palate is full-bodied, with a good concentration of raspberries and red plums. A touch of licorice lingers on the finish. This wine is still young, but ready to drink now or cellar until 2035." (Wine Enthusiast 2023)

Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Kadette Pinotage 2022

"The flagship cuvée from one of South Africa's great names: 100% Pinotage de Kanonkop from the sublime 2022 vintage!"

"The Pinotage Kadette 2022, aged mainly in second- and third-fill barrels, has a lively nose with scents of crushed strawberry and light licorice, veins of blue fruit emerging with time. The palate is medium-bodied with slightly powdery tannins, leaning more towards pruney black fruits with, again, a hint of licorice on the nicely concentrated finish. Excellent. 2025-2029" (Vinous 2024)

Sadie Family - Stellenbosch Mev. Kirsten 2023

"Presented on 1jour1vin for the first time, discover this 100% Chenin from Stellenbosch by Sadie, perfect from start to finish according to Vinous: very limited quantity!"

"This highly concentrated white is very rich in aroma, exhaling ripe yellow and tropical fruits, such as mango, melon, lemon curd and apple crumble. On the palate, the whole is linked to a refreshing, lemony acidity. Full-bodied and generous, yet concentrated. Chenin Blanc from the Jonkershoek Valley in Stellenbosch, with vines planted in 1905. Best after 2025. (James Suckling 2024)

Alheit Vineyards - Stellenbosch Nautical Dawn 2023

"Cuvée de la propriété never before presented on 1jour1vin : superb according to Vinous, shivering with balance according to Jancis Robinson!"

"The 2023 Nautical Dawn comes from the granite soils of Sinai Hill and was assembled at Cartology until 2017. Chalk powder, a touch of dry honey and lanolin appear on aeration. The delineation is superb and the wine is full of energy. The palate is wonderfully balanced, but perhaps a little more tropical than Fire by Night. Notes of orange pith and pear develop through to the lively finish, with a hint of lemongrass in the aftertaste. Superb. 2025-2038" (Vinous 2024)

Domaine Damascene - Cabernet Sauvignon WO Stellenbosch 2020

"An aromatic 100% Cabernet Sauvignon, to drink or keep for years!"

"The Cabernet Sauvignon Stellenbosch 2020 has gorgeous oak aromas with fresh red fruit nuances. It's spicy with notes of cranberry skin and pencil shavings. The full-bodied palate offers a firm, rocky minerality that will need another year in bottle to blossom, but has good backbone and is made to last. A great success! 2024-2040" (Robert Parker 2023)

Kanonkop - Stellenbosch Paul Sauer 2019

"Composed of 75% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Cabernet Franc and 11% Merlot, the 2019 Paul Sauer offers aromas of oaky pencil lead, turned earth and dark red and black fruit flavors on the nose before layers of oak spice and blackberry floral notes emerge. Medium-bodied, the wine is still youthful with a juicy, tannic edge, while succulent acidity and a pop of bright red fruit flavors radiate through the mid-palate. The finish is firmly tannic and needs a little time in bottle to find its rhythm. Give it two more years, and drink it over the next two decades." (Wine Advocate 2022)

Villiera Wines - Jasmine 2017

4.2/5 (4 reviews)

On the nose, Jasmine is highly aromatic. The blend lends itself perfectly to this: Muscat, Riesling and Gewurztraminer dance in the glass, releasing subtly spicy floral aromas. The palate is fresh and light, with a hint of sweetness (15g) to give this white wine a gourmet touch. - Packaged in screw-caps.

Villiera Wines - Pinotage 2015

3.4/5 (7 reviews)

This Pinotage reveals notes of sweet spices, coffee, plum and a smoky touch, giving it a racy character. The palate is easy, greedy and well-structured, with good length. A very pretty Pinotage!

Alheit Vineyards - Radio Lazarus 2015

A plot selection from Stellenbosch, this 100% Chenin Blanc expresses youthful aromas of apple, citrus zest, fennel and typical chalky notes. The palate is energetic, fruity and saline, with a full texture and natural acidity that make this a very refreshing cuvée.

Remhoogte Wine Estate - Bonne Nouvelle 2006

4/5 (2 reviews)

"Bonne Nouvelle 2006 is the first vintage to be fermented in open 500-liter barrels. It has a ripe, well-defined bouquet of macerated black cherries, licorice, with a touch of soy and a hint of mint. The palate is well balanced with fine tannins, a little spicier than previous vintages, with hints of soy and bacon towards the finish. Well worth seeking out." (Wine Advocate 2011 - Robert Parker)

Domaine Laroche - L'Avenir Pinotage 2006

4/5 (6 reviews)

Awards: Gold MedalThe Michelangelo International Wine Awards, 4*Stars John Platter Guide
According to Michel Laroche, the Stellenbosch vineyards are the most beautiful and spectacular in the world! A singular grape variety comes into its own here: Pinotage, producing an intense, complex wine with long-lasting aromas. A beautiful expression of terroir, sublimated by the Laroche touch and style!

Domaine Laroche - L'Avenir Chenin Blanc 2006

3.4/5 (7 reviews)

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