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RM Nicholson 2009, Rustenberg, Stellenbosch

This wine was named in honour of one of the estate’s former owners, Reg Merriman Nicholson, who lived and worked as winemaker at Rustenberg for 30 years. Small batches of each variety are vinified separately, blended, then aged in oak for 7 months for good integration. Blackcurrant aroma complemented by notes of dried herbs and black pepper. The palate is fleshy and firmly structured, with weighty red fruit flavours and bold tannins. Correctly cellared, this wine will continue to improve, and keep for 8-10 years.

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Laibach ‘Cuvee Friedrich’

It has been said many times but vintage 2003 was just one of those exceptional harvests producing beautifully mature and well balanced grapes with harmonious acidity and velvety tannins. This has allowed the wine to show great potential and age gracefully.They produced only 28 barrels of this flagship blend using all four of the classic Bordeaux varieties giving extra dimension. A classic Laibach red wine, dark in colour with aromas of cassis, pencil shavings and wild spices. Quality oak adds creamy complexity leading to a lovely ripe juicy red flavour with elegance and finesse. This finishes with a stylish almost savoury and velvety overtone. Gold medal winner at the important Michaelangelo International Wine Awards.

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Backsberg Pinotage

South Africa’s signature grape, (derived by crossing Cinsault and Pinot Noir), has now created an international following. When carefully grown with limited yields, it produces an appealing red fruit aroma, a soft palate with ripe mulberry, sweet strawberry and a touch of herbs. Easy drinking well balanced with supple tannins, this Cape red displays lively fresh flavours.

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Springfield Special Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc 2009/2010, Robertson

Fourth generation Bruwer family winemaker Abrie Bruwer employs minimal intervention both in the vineyards and the cellars to ensure that the true expression of the Sauvignon Blanc grapes is allowed to show through in this Special Cuvée wine. Distinct minerally undertones are covered with layers of luscious passion fruit flavours, together with classic Sauvignon flavours of gooseberry and citrus fruit. Zesty and fresh, this wine will develop and mellow in the bottle beautifully over the next three years.