Western Cape
2018 Sadie Family, Pofadder, Swartland 1x75cl
£76 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2016 Sadie Family, Palladius, Swartland 1x75cl
£95 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 Sadie Family, Palladius, Swartland 6x75cl
"Palladius 2017 displays the magnitude of layers that is to be expected from a blend of 11 varietals across 17 vineyards, but unlike the previous two vintages there are more fresh fruit flavours and... the stone fruit and peach skin aromas almost suggest a cooler vintage… this is in part the result of us picking slightly earlier than usual to try and save plant reserves for the vines to deal with the drought.
This wine normally has more tropical aromas, but this year there is none of that to be found. Some white cassis and green apple skin make up a very restrained version with salty, mineral and slight honey and lime undertones.
This Palladius spends its first year of ageing in clay amphorae and concrete eggs and then an additional year of ageing of the final blend in big oak casks." - The Sadie Family tasting notes
£595 / Case£99.17 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 Sadie Family, Palladius, Swartland 1x75cl
"Palladius 2017 displays the magnitude of layers that is to be expected from a blend of 11 varietals across 17 vineyards, but unlike the previous two vintages there are more fresh fruit flavours and... the stone fruit and peach skin aromas almost suggest a cooler vintage… this is in part the result of us picking slightly earlier than usual to try and save plant reserves for the vines to deal with the drought.
This wine normally has more tropical aromas, but this year there is none of that to be found. Some white cassis and green apple skin make up a very restrained version with salty, mineral and slight honey and lime undertones.
This Palladius spends its first year of ageing in clay amphorae and concrete eggs and then an additional year of ageing of the final blend in big oak casks." - The Sadie Family tasting notes
£99 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2021 Raats, MR Mvemve Raats Compostella, Stellenbosch 6x75cl
“The 2021 MR de Compostella is blended from five components of five Bordeaux varieties from parcels deemed the best for each one, a selection made in the winery to create the final blend, which is... then assessed for whether it deserves to be released. It has a lovely floral bouquet with pressed iris flowers, black cherries, clove and light potpourri scents. The medium-bodied palate has fine tannins, fresh and tensile with layers of minerally black fruit and a very Bordeaux-like, precise finish that lingers in the mouth. As usual, this MR has a wonderful sophistication and will mature gracefully over the next 20 years.” 95 pts., Neal Martin, vinous.com
£300 / Case£50 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: En Primeur
2020 Boekenhoutskloof, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 6x75cl
"Made with ‘deliberate austerity’ suggests founder winemaker Marc Kent. But it still shows rich, ripe pure Cabernet fruit, chewy tannins but already on the way to smooth. Generous and fresh. A... hint of chocolate. The freshness of Cabernet Franc sings on the finish. Gorgeously structured but also generous in fruit. Excellent balance between those two aspects of the wine. The little bit of residual sugar does not show (not to me). Compared with the Franschhoek 2020 Cabernet, I would say this has the edge in freshness and slightly more refined tannins." 17.5 pts., Julia Harding MW. jancisrobinson.com
£170 / Case£28.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2020 Boekenhoutskloof, Cabernet Sauvignon, Franschhoek 6x75cl
"Deep crimson, pure and fragrant. Firm, deep, pure cassis Cabernet: intensity allied to freshness. Refined. There's a hint of chocolate but also a light leafy fragrance. Deep and chewy on the finish.... Power without heaviness. Rich and long. Needs time for the tannins to slim down but the fruit is gorgeous in this big style. A suggestion of dark-chocolate at the very end." 17+ pts., Julia Harding MW, jancisrobinson.com
£170 / Case£28.33 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 Klein Constantia, Vin De Constance, Constantia 3x150cl
"Lustrous mid gold. Dried apricot, orange blossom and citrus peels on the nose, suffused with nutmeg, clove and coffee cream, and an earthy, spicy, saffron-like note. Richly sweet and unctuously... textured, but with a streak of acidity that balances beautifully, and gives a preserved grapefruit and lemon flavour. Fantastic length." 18 pts., Tim Jackson MW, jancisrobinson.com
£375 / Case£125 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
NV Glenelly, Lady May, Stellenbosch Mixed Case 10.11.12 6x75cl
Estate-packed mixed 6-bottle wooden case containing 2 bottles each of the 2010, 2011 and 2012 vintages
Glenelly Estate Mixed Case (2 bottles each of 2010, 2011 and 2012 vintages)
2010 - 93 pts www.decanter.com
2011 - 95pts Tim Atkin MW
2012 - 95pts Tim Atkin MW
£185 / Case£30.83 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate
2017 Kanonkop, Cabernet Sauvignon, Stellenbosch 6x75cl
£180 per case of 6 bottles IB
"The 2017 Cabernet Sauvignon has a glorious, feisty bouquet of blackberry, wild strawberry and cassis aromas that burst from the glass. The palate is medium-bodied with... supple tannins, a silky-smooth texture and a cohesive, polished finish that is irresistible. Simply a top-class Cabernet Sauvignon." 92 pts., Neal Martin, vinous.com
£180 / Case£30 / BottleDuty Status: In BondAvailability: Immediate