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Wine Enthusiast 93 points. Gentle woodsmoke and red cherry combine on the nose of this wine and continue on the bright body where ne, taut tannins carry the ripeness of the vintage with ease. Freshness emanates from a lively core, giving energy to this wine that shows real elegance - A.K. Published 12/1/2020. This plot of 67 acres is located at the top of the hill and looks to the southeast. It enjoys a limestone soil mixed with silt, sand and clay. This climat extends on both Beaune and Savigny communes. This name comes from Marcomans (lat marcomani or men of the border), a West Germanic tribe existing until the fourth century; this type of...

Bob Campbell MW 95 points, Top NZ Sauvignon Blanc 2023. "Intense, punchy sauvignon blanc with passionfruit, lime zest, oyster shell, red capsicum and lemongrass flavours. Mouth-watering acidity perfectly balances a hint of sweetness to leave a refreshingly dry finish. Delicious wine" 95 Points ; 5 STARS - Top Ranked Sauvignon Blanc 2023   Vineyard:  Holdaway Vineyard Subregion:  Dillons Point Region:  Marlborough  Vintage:  2023 Soil Type:  Young alluvial silts over sand Clone:  Mass selection Viticulture:  Regenerative viticulture and Sustainable Winegrowing New Zealand...

Our final parcel of this label after selling it for more than 15 years. The owners have moved on to new distribution arrangements and with it comes thed inevitable price rise. We are being told the new distributors are retailing nosw at 52sgd. Hmmm. The good new is that once this is dried up we have plenty of other famous and equally good, if not better, NZ sauvignon blancs to draw from, including Blank Canvas, Chard Farm, Greystone and Ten Sisters all 40sgd and below. 95/100 Bob Campbell MW "Bright, fresh wine with typical varietal/regional characters including capsicum, gooseberry, lemongrass and passionfruit. Appealing purity with a...

Western Barossa shiraz from the Greenock subregion; matured in new and seasoned French and American oak. Deep crimson with purple flashes in the glass. Jam-packed with juicy blood plum and macerated summer berry fruits with hints of licorice, dark chocolate, fruitcake spices, earth, purple florals, iodine and vanillin oak. There's plenty of depth to the fruit, pure and true to its Greenock roots, the tannins are fine and sandy and the finish is awash with spicy, plummy vitality. Super value. 93 points. Dave Brookes Published 15 May 2023

Tim Atkin MW 96 points. “Deep, royal red in colour the Steepside Syrah has a brooding dusty red fruit character on the nose with hints of white pepper, cloves and fynbos. The palate is soft and full with a gentle chalky tannin structure. Ripe spicy fruit flavours are complimented by notes of herbs and pepper. The delicate flavours and tannin linger into a succulent dry finish. Drink 2020-2028.” – winemaker’s tasting notes. (2 840 bottles produced) Planted in 2005 on the steep midslopes of the Helderberg Mountain range, the Steepside Syrah vineyard sits at an elevation of 300m. Vines grow in red clay loam soils...

Tim Atkin MW 97 points. (2 822 bottles produced) The Topside Syrah vineyard is situated high up on the West facing midslopes of the Stellenbosch Mountain range at an elevation of 350m. It was planted in 2006 on rocky soils consisting of sandstone and granite, weathered from the peaks above. Vines are unirrigated and the elevation, soil and aspect all contribute to a spicy character with natural acidity, and a fine tannin structure. The views from the top of this vineyard West to Table Mountain are simply breathtaking.   “Dark plummy red in colour, the Topside Syrah 2018 is shy at first, but opens into a beautiful bouquet of...

SYRAH 18: 4 ½ stars PLATTER’S GUIDE SYRAH 18: 93 pts TIM ATKIN (MW) SYRAH 18: 93 pts NEAL MARTIN (Vinous). Keermont Syrah 2018 has a bright blood red colour with a lighter hue. The bouquet is enticing with strawberries and other red fruit and notes of sandal wood, tea leaf, cloves, and orange rind. The wine has a gentle entry onto the palate. It exudes vibrant flavours of cherry and raspberry, complimented by savoury spice, and a vanilla note. A soft, but tight tannin structure and good natural acidity keep the flavours focused into a tidy succulent finish. Drink 2023-2033.   A blend of three Syrah parcels fermented...