Vintage: 2005
Type: Bordeaux style blend
Country: South Africa
This wine is still quite young and brutish. Heavy unbalanced oak with blasts of fruit and spice. Intense nose, still smells young. The flavours did start to level off after a few hours of decanting, so I am hopeful that this wine will benefit from a few more years in the cellar.
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc & Merlot Blend
Vintage: 2008
Type: Shiraz
Country: South Africa
I tried this wine at a pub with some Thai food. Overall it was nice and drinkable, though it lacked the punch that I would expect from a Shiraz. Not a wine to enjoy on it’s own, but perfectly acceptable with food.
Vintage: 2007
Type: Syrah
Country: South Africa – Cape of Good Hope
I was quite disappointed with this wine. Apparently a medal winner in this years IWC, I was certainly expecting more from it. I found it harsh and acidic, which will perhaps mellow with age. Stay away for now, perhaps revisit in a few years.
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Vintage: 2005
Type: Shiraz
Country: South Africa – Paarl
Another nice Shiraz with good colour and flavour. It had a pleasant oak finish to it with a hint of berry.
Vintage: 2007
Type: Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: South Africa – Western Cape
Another good wine from South Africa. The colour was very dark, and the wine itself was quite fruity with a hint of oak. Big and bold and good.
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Vintage: 2005
Type: Blend
Country: Wester Cape – South Africa
Flagstone Dragon Tree is a blend of 49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 21% Pinotage, 10% Merlot, 10% Cab franclinks, 6% Shiraz, and 4% Petit Verdot.
What a combination! Full bodied and strong. Great flavours and smoky overtones.
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Vintage: 2005
Type: Oak-aged Blend
Country: South Africa – Breede River Valley
An excellent wine, though you will need to let it breathe for a bit to bring out its full potential. Also, I think that it is now in its prime to be consumed. The oak taste is superb and the rest of the flavours are well balanced and smooth.
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Vintage: 2003
Type: Shiraz Cabernet Sauvignon
Country: Western Cape – South Africa
This wine was OK. It had a sharp taste that most Shiraz have, but it overpowered the rest of the flavours if the wine. I would recommend a pass on this one (but if it is on sale, you might want to try it out.)
Vintage: 2001
Type: Merlot Shiraz
Country: South Africa
An excellent dry red wine. It had an nice full flavour with a hint of spice, a good aftertaste and a great aroma.