Fruity Reds

Ripe cherry, blueberry, ripe plum skin and apricots. Sumptuous and full with a  hint of sweet spice on the mid-palate which leads to firm and velvety tannins on the finish.

Grapes: 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 29% Petit Verdot, 17% Malbec,
7% Cabernet Franc and 6% Merlot

Country: South Africa

Region: Simonsberg, Paarl

ABV: 14.5%

Food pairing: Beef rib

Deep ruby red in colour. An intense nose with aromas of both fruit and aromatic herbs. The palate is fresh, elegant and complex, revealing notes of sweet spice. The wine is concentrated and rich, with a smooth palate and long finish.

Country: Italy

Region: Valpolicella 

ABV: 13.5%

Grapes:Rondinella: 20%
Molinara: 5%
Corvina: 38%
Corvinone: 38%

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Did you know the Chocolate Block producer Boekenhoutskloof also makes white wine called the Goldmine?

This bundle includes 2 bottles - 1 red the Chocolate Block and 1 white the Goldmine.

The Chocolate Block:

The nose is dark, intense and brooding with aromas of black cherries, cardamom, sweet tobacco, espresso and subtle whiffs of perfume. The dark fruit character of the nose follows through onto an exceptionally complex, juicy palate with gentle nuances of ripe plums, violets, black olives, cloves, and liquorice. The mid-palate is focused, lithe and elegant with very fine, cocoa powdery tannins. The wine is medium to full bodied, very balanced with an earthy, layered character, covering the entire spectrum of berry fruit - from tart red plums to rich blue and black berries. The finish is svelte, clean and dry, peppery and lingering, with hints of dried cranberry, tar, graphite and smoke.

Country: South Africa

Region: Swartland

ABV: 14.5%

Grapes: Syrah 71%; Grenache 11%; Cinsault 9%; Cabernet Sauvignon 8%; Viognier 1%

The Goldmine:

The nose has layers of citrus and stone fruit aromas, and hints angelica, acacia flower and allspice. Flavours of lemon, yellow apple and nectarine follow through onto an elegant, balanced palate with delicate notes of greengage, papaya, yellow apple and passion fruit. The wine is light to medium bodied, with a fleshy texture and vibrant, integrated acidity. 

Country: South Africa

Region: Western Cape

ABV: 14%

Grapes: Chenin Blanc 53%, Chardonnay 24%, Semillon 19%, Viognier 4%

Aromatic nose of warm baking spice, with notes of cinnamon and star anise. Rich dark fruits, including blackberries, black currants, and black plums, along with a hint of chocolate.

The palate is bold, but with beautifully balanced tannins enhance the wine’s natural richness, while a refreshing streak of acidity ensures a vibrant, beautifully balanced finish.

Country: USA

Region: Mendocino County , California

Grapes: Zinfandel, Petit Syrah, Syrah

ABV: 14.5%

 Vegan

Food Match : Smoked pork ribs.

6 bottles of La Bacca Nerello Mascalese 2023

A deep ruby red colour. On the nose aromas of Dão field blend and its terroir, with notes of
cherries and red fruit, floral nuances and hints of fresh herbs. Medium bodied, juicy and clean, with plenty of freshness and spice on the finish.

Country: Portugal

Region: Dão

Grapes: Jaen and Baga

ABV: 12.5%

Food match: roast duck

Full-bodied, but elegant and mature. Black fruit dominated, with
blackberries, cassis, white chocolate followed by hints of cigar box and pencil shavings. Soft tannins linger with ripe red berry fruit on the finish.

Grape: Cabernet Sauvignon/ Shiraz/ Cabernet Franc/ Malbec/ Pinot

Country: South Africa

Region: Simonsberg, Paarl

ABV: 14.5%

Food pairing: roast beef, lamb, poultry