Pizza with all its various toppings (but not too much chilli), all traditionally prepared meat dishes (i.e. stews and grills), grilled or roasted game fish (ideally without a lemon based sauce). For pudding, pears in red wine will find a partner with this versatile wine.
2018: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2017: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2016: 90 points Tim Atkin, 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2016: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2015: 4 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2014: 90 points Tim Atkin, 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2013: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2012: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2011: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2010: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide, 90 Points Robert Parker
2009: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
2008: 3.5 stars Platter’s SA Wine Guide
In much the same way that many Bordeaux chateaux have their “second” wines this is ours. While specific vineyard parcels are dedicated to the blend to ensure consistency of character, some grapes which haven’t quite cracked the nod for our Super Premium wines (due to our critical selection philosophy), happily find their way into this blend.