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Wildekrans, Cape Blend, Barrel Select Reserve, 2013, Bot River, South Africa

Posted on July 18, 2024 by richardgore1200

Wildekrans, Cape Blend, Barrel Select Reserve, 2013, Bot River, South Africa

Wildekrans vineyard in the Bot River, Westerncape, South Africa is a must visit place. Their wines are amazing across the range and this blend is no exception. Made with 48% Pinotage, 36% Shiraz, 8% each of Cab Sav and Pinot Noir a lot of thought has gone into this. Rich and silky on the platte its dry with flavours of plum, blackberry and licorice. Hints of chocolate and oak with a little leather and nod to the soil of the estate its truly a great wine and at £25 a bottle amazing value. One of the best wines I’ve ever tasted.

Wildekrans, Barrel Select Reserve, Pinotage, 2014, South Africa

Posted on September 9, 2023 by richardgore1200

Wildekrans, Barrel Select Reserve, Pinotage, 2014, South Africa

This is the best Pinotage i have tasted, Wildekrans, Barrel Select Reserve, 2014 is stunning. Purchased during a trip to the vineyard in 2017 its a dry red with well integrated tannins, incredible smooth and luxurious in the month. Red and black fruit flavours with oak and vanilla notes, a little spice and overall softness made it a wine to sip over a few evenings, which is rare in our household. At £25 a bottle in 2017 I wish I had brought more home.

The vineyard also did a honey and wine tasting, a wonderful experience.