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2013 Glenelly, Lady May, Stellenbosch 6x75cl
2020 Crystallum, Agnes Chardonnay, Western Cape 6x75cl
NM93
"The 2020 The Agnes has a clean, precise, crushed stone nose with dewy green apple and fresh pear and grassy meadow aromas. The palate is balanced, taut and fresh, featuring a fine bead of acidity and spicy undertow that defines the finish. Reserved but cerebral, I would like to see where this goes with bottle age." 93 pts., Neal Martin, vinous.com
£180 / Case£30 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate2009 Glenelly, Lady May, Stellenbosch 3x75cl
£150 / Case£50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate2023 Boekenhoutskloof, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 6x75cl
MJ18/20TA94
"Gottfried Mocke bled off 30% of the juice on this blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Cabernet Franc in 2023 to concentrate what was left behind in a lighter vintage. Curated in 60% new oak, it... combines aromas of mint, fynbos ad coffee bean with a refined, sappy, nicely delineated palate of bramble, blueberry and blackcurrant leaf and a fresh, focused finish." Drink 2026-2031. 94 pts., Tim Atkin MW
£171 / Case£28.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur2023 Boekenhoutskloof, Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek 6x75cl
MJ19.5+/20TA95
"Nearly all sourced from the farm in Franschhoek, this is the more floral of the two Boekenhoutskloof Cabernet Sauvignons in 2023, partly thanks to the presence of 14% Cabernet Franc in the blend.... Carrying its 80% new oak lightly, it's leafy, scented and enticing, with filigree tannins, impressive underlying structure and acidity and dried herb, cassis and paprika flavours." Drink 2026-2033. Tim Atkin, MW
£171 / Case£28.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur2023 Boekenhoutskloof, Semillon, Franschhoek 6x75cl
MJ18.5TA96
"One of a handful of Cape whites that I buy most years and expect to cellar for a decade, this is a subtle, refined, early picked Franschhoek blend of Semillon and 3% Muscat d'Alexandrie. Deftly... fermented in 70% new barrels, it has beguiling aromas of vanilla spice, cardamom and saffron, layers of tangerine, beeswax and fresh lemons and understated concentration." Drink 2027-2036. 96 pts., Tim Atkin MW
£171 / Case£28.50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur2021 Taaibosch, Crescendo 6x75cl
GS97
“A sleek, sophisticated blend of 62% Cabernet Franc, 28% Merlot and 10% Cabernet Sauvignon from Taaibosch yields up notes of earthy black currant, cedar spice, wet tobacco, tree bark, sun raisined... red currant, dried herbs and subtle fynbos nuances. But it’s on the palate that the true pedigree of this classy blend reveals itself, where incredibly tight grained mineral tannins marry with bright, fresh, taut blue and black berry fruits, saline creme de cassis, sappy currants, damson plums and a mouth coating creamy mineral grip on the finish. Beautifully compact with pin point precise tannins balanced with a real sense of effortless harmony and purity. A simply astounding expression. Drink from 2026 to 2045+, 97 pts., Greg Sherwood MW
£140 / Case£23.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur