Painstakingly crafted and electrically energised, this is a chardonnay of remarkable drive and longevity. An electrifying shard of 2011 acidity and lemon juice purity impales the core of the palate, drawing it out tangy, graceful and exceedingly elegant. The bouquet is a celebration of sensational delicacy: lifted white lily blossom, lemon zest, fresh grapefruit pulp […]

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Announcing another outstanding Cape Mentelle with an immense future before it. Epic poise meets understated generosity, clocking in at a refreshing 13.5% alcohol. The complexity on display this year is mind-boggling: within its signature frame of blackcurrants, high cocoa dark chocolate and cedar come nuances of coal, even black olives, hovering with haunting persistence. High […]

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