The John Duval Plexus Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre 2017 is vibrant, with blackberry, blueberry and spiced plum flavors that are fresh, plump and generous at the core. Impressively elegant and seamless, featuring fresh earth, spice and floral notes that linger effortlessly alongside fine-grained tannins. Shiraz, Grenache and Mourvèdre.
This Plexus Grenache Shiraz Mourvedre wine is a blend of 51% Shiraz, 32% Grenache and 17% Mourvèdre, Duval’s 2017 Plexus is marked by 15 months in French oak.
The 2015 Josep Ferrer Garnatxa Negra Cabernet Sauvignon is a red wine from Catalunya produced by Casa Sala produced with garnacha negra from the 2014 vintage and has an alcohol content of 14.1%. This Cabernet Sauvignon is a unique red blend from Catalunya done Amarone style aged in oak for 4 years.
This Josep Ferrer Garnatxa Negra wine has a blend of 50% Grenache, 50% Cabernet Sauvignon.
The 2017 Kaiken Mai Malbec wine has a vibrant purple color. Clear mineral and spicy notes combined with aromas of black fruits and mature cherry, that are accompanied by vanilla and coffee notes. On the mouth the wine expresses great structure, roundness and a long persistence.
The Kaiken Ultra Cabernet Sauvignon 2017 has a intense ruby red color, the wine showcases red fruits flavors with spices and cedar notes, a wine of elegant notes and great complexity on the nose. On the mouth, find a unique combination between the Cabernet Sauvignons intensity, combined by the silkiness of the tannins given by the old vines located in the first zone.
This 2019 Ultra Malbec from Kaiken wine is a fabulously fruity choice. Delve into a sweet profile of satsuma, plum and spices that’ll linger on the palate for longer. Soft and supple tannins provide a deliciously smooth texture that’ll go down easily.
This KWV Cathedral Cellar Chardonnay 2019 is modern, clean and stylish. Aromas of citrus, white peach and nectarine compliment the fruit concentration and flavour on the palate. The Chardonnay wine shows creamy undertones and subtle oak nuances, which is testimony of the well-integrated use of oak. The palate is fine, restrained with a crisp and zesty finish.
The 2014 KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz has a full-bodied and robust South African Shiraz with aromas of cassis, tanned leather and dark spice. This Shiraz wine has a lifted, complex nose of smoked meat, campfire, fresh herbs spice and wet earth. The KWV Cathedral Cellar Shiraz is best paired with lamb tangine and roast rack of lamb.
The 2022 KWV Classic Merlot wine has juicy raspberry and blackberry flavors are complemented by a touch of cedar and marzipan. This KWV Classic Merlot wine is soft and inviting. Medium bodied with generous velvety tannins and has vanilla and spice flavors which remain on the palate.
The 2022 KWV Classic Pinotage wine has crimson red color, upfront plum and raspberry fruit flavors. On the palate the abundance of fruit is complemented by fruit cake, violets and toffee flavors. This KWV Classic Pinotage wine is well balanced, soft and smooth with a lingering aftertaste.
This medium bodied 2021 KWV Classic Shiraz wine has fresh raspberry and black cherry aromas, complemented by dark chocolate, pepper and spice. This KWV Classic Shiraz has concentrated flavors and well integrated tannins. The finish is soft and velvety and has smoky oak and cigarbox flavors with a lingering aftertaste.
The KWV The Mentors Chardonnay wine is well-balanced and medium bodied wine displays the true characteristics of a cool climate Chardonnay. On the nose there are beautiful lime, orange blossom and apricot aromas with tones of lemon zest. The Chardonnay is elegant in every respect, it has subtle hints of cedary oak, raw almonds and macadamia nuts with a refreshing, lingering and creamy finish.
The KWV The Mentors Orchestra 2012 is a modern, multi-layered and Bordeaux-style blend shows aromas of blackcurrants, plums and black pepper with nuances of pencil shavings and wild fennel. On the palate, the intense concentration is prompted by a firm tannin structure and layers of dark berry fruit with an excellent follow-through. The wine can be enjoyed on its own or paired with braised lamb shoulder or fillet mignon.
The KWV The Mentors Pinotage 2018 reflects the true varietal characteristics of a modern-styled Pinotage, with an abundance of blackcurrants and plums, and hints of fruit cake and cloves on the nose. The intense concentration on the palate shows sweet fruit and well-integrated oak. The silky-smooth tannins contribute to the wine’s juicy, round and seamless finish. This Pinotage is the perfect accompaniment to a pork-belly roast with garlic and sage or a succulent beef roulade.
This expressive KWV The Mentors Shiraz displays cherry, cranberry and tobacco leaf aromas with subtle hints of black pepper. On the palate there are nuances of liquorice with juicy, fleshy tannins that deliver a spicy and savoury finish. Well structured and integrated, the Shiraz wine has excellent ageing potential.
The 2015 La Croix de Beaucaillou wine is alluring, seductive style, with mulled fig and boysenberry fruit carried by velvety structure. The 2015 La Croix de Beaucaillou has a very composed bouquet that captures the fruité of the vintage, almost lush, pure black cherries intermingling with cranberry and blueberry. There is a patina of new oak to be subsumed so it will certainly deserve three or four years in bottle. The palate is medium-bodied with grainy tannin on the entry, cloaked by layers of slightly toasty black fruit laced with cedar, white pepper and a touch of Lapsang Souchong.
This St-Julien wine is very harmonious with great depth while maintaining superb precision on the finish. What a superb deuxième vin. The 2015 La Croix de Beaucaillou wine is a blend of 52% Cabernet Sauvignon, 45% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot.
95 points Wine Enthusiast
93 points James Suckling
91 points Wine Spectator
The 2015 La Reserve de Leoville Barton wine is a delicious, racy Saint-Julien to drink now and over the next handful of years. The natural radiance of the year comes through beautifully in this supple, caressing wine. Although not especially complex, the 2015 wine is flat-out delicious. This 2015 La Reserve de Leoville Barton is a terrific showing for the second wine of Leoville Barton. Best from 2020 through 2030.
91 points Wine Spectator
