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Peter Max Crystallum – Case of 6

Case includes: Product information: Peter Max Crystallum, Vintage:2012, Hand-picking and gentle fermentation resulted in light extraction and the wine has a powerful red-berry and violet nose, married with more savoury notes on the palate., About this bottle:Crystallum wines is a boutique wine operation started in 2007 by brothers Peter-Allan and Andrew Findlayson, sons of the highly respected producer, Peter. Situated in the cool Walkers Bay area close to Hermanus on the southern tip of Africa, this beautifully expressive wine shows all the qualities which has made the area one of the most highly rated for cooler-climate varieties such as Pinot Noir. Sourced from three different vineyards in Elgin, Hemel-en-Aarde and Bot River, the 2012 vintage is rated as one of the best vintages in recent years with a very cold winter and long, even and cool growing season. Good concentration and silky tannins promise excellent development over the next 2-3 years., Grape Variety: 100% Pinot Noir, Country of origin:South Africa, Region:Walkers Bay, More information: Bottle size:750 ml, Alcohol content:14 %, Alcohol units per bottle:10.5, Alcohol units per serving:1.8, Serving Size:125 ml, Allergens:Sulphites, Stopper type:Cork, Consume Within:36 months of purchase

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Drift Point Shiraz – Case of 6

Case includes: Product information: Drift Point Shiraz, Vintage:2012, Rich red wine filled with cranberry and fresh plum aromas. Bitter cherry, black, raisin fruit and earthy soft tannins come through on the palate along with an enticing hint of wild herbs. This fabulous Shiraz has all the creamy smoothness of a ripe New World wine, but an edge of Northern Rhône sophistication too ? harking back to its Syrah cousins in France., About this bottle:The new Shiraz wines emerging from South Africa are showing such depth and concentration that they can hardly be ignored. This majestic wine, made by Marinda Kruger van Eck, comes from Tulbagh ? a bowl of vineyards surrounded by towering mountain ranges rising to over 1,500m: the Obiqua Mountains to the west, Winterhoek Mountain to the north and the Witsenberg range to the east. The terroir in the foothills of these mountains allows many distinctive notes to come through in the wines ? they need no oak embellishment., Grape Variety: 100% Shiraz, Country of origin:South Africa, Region:Western Cape, More information: Bottle size:750 ml, Alcohol content:14.5 %, Alcohol units per bottle:10.9, Alcohol units per serving:1.8, Serving Size:125 ml, Allergens:Sulphites, Stopper type:Screw Cap, Consume Within:6 months of purchase

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Shiraz, Provenance, Saronsberg, South Africa

Nestled at the foot of the mountain after which it is named, Saronsberg wine estate is a contemporary addition to the rich heritage of Tulbagh valley an ancient wine region situated 120 kms north-east of Cape Town. It was formed late in 2002, with the aim of producing exceptional wines that express the character and quality of their unique origin. In October 2003, Dewaldt Heyns joined as winemaker ? just in time to witness the final construction of Saronsberg?s cutting edge cellar and avant-garde tasting room. Harvest of the maiden vintage began on 25 January 2004 at 06:01 (Dewaldt misjudged the one minute walk from his house to the cellar), when the farm?s first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were gathered.

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Shiraz, Saronsberg Estate, Tulbagh, South Africa

Nestled at the foot of the mountain after which it is named, Saronsberg wine estate is a contemporary addition to the rich heritage of Tulbagh valley -an ancient wine region situated 120 kms north-east of Cape Town. It was formed late in 2002, with the aim of producing exceptional wines that express the character and quality of their unique origin. In October 2003, Dewaldt Heyns joined as winemaker just in time to witness the final construction of Saronsberg?s cutting edge cellar and avant-garde tasting room. Harvest of the maiden vintage began on 25 January 2004 at 06:01 (Dewaldt misjudged the one minute walk from his house to the cellar), when the farm’s first Sauvignon Blanc grapes were gathered.

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Vilafonte Series C – Case of 6

Case includes: Product information: Vilafonte Series C, Vintage:2009, Aged in oak for 23 months, this wine has prominent flavours and aromas of blackberry, raspberry and mint, with a polished finish combining velvety tannins, chocolate and spice., About this bottle:Located in the Paarl-Simonsberg area of the Western Cape, Vilafonte is a new venture combining the talents of South African Mike Ratcliffe and famous Californian winemaker Zelma Long. Vilafonte is named after the particular, ancient soil that is found on the estate, where the focus is on classic Bordeaux varieties ? Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Cabernet Franc – with the recent addition of Malbec. Highly rated by American wine critic Robert Parker and UK wine writer Andrew Jefford, the production of the 2009 vintage amounted to 23 barrels made up of a blend of 54% Cabernet Sauvignon, 27% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc and 8% Malbec., Grape Variety: 54% Cabernet Sauvignon 27% Merlot, 11% Cabernet Franc, 8% Malbec., Country of origin:South Africa, Region:Paarl, More information: Bottle size:750 ml, Alcohol content:14.5 %, Alcohol units per bottle:10.9, Alcohol units per serving:1.8, Serving Size:125 ml, Allergens:Sulphites, Stopper type:Cork, Consume Within:60 months of purchase