INDABA Merlot Western Cape 2019 $12 (85 points)
Richer version, showing blueberry flavors with a smoky edge. Tannins are ripe and well-integrated. Moderate length. Drink now. —Aleks Zecevic
Richer version, showing blueberry flavors with a smoky edge. Tannins are ripe and well-integrated. Moderate length. Drink now. —Aleks Zecevic
Bright, pure style, with a beam of cassis and plum purée racing through, lined with violet and iron notes, ending with a dash of anise amidst an encore of fruit. Yummy. Best from 2021 through 2029.
Ripe fruit flavors of peach and melon are framed by vanilla and buttery pastry notes in this white, which shows fine balance. A floral hint emerges as this winds down on the lingering finish. Drink now.
The initial impression is the charred, sweet oaky aromas, then aeration quickly reveals black cherry, plum, leather, tobacco, wild herb and iron flavors. There is a certain austerity here too, accentuated by the dense, dusty tannins, yet this is comple…
Verbena and melon notes are lightly spiced in this supple rosé, with wet stone, tangerine and spice weaving together on the finish. Drink now.
Juicy, with ripe melon, apple and apricot flavors featuring plenty of cooking spice accents. Toasty and creamy notes on the finish. Drink now.
Stylish and richly structured yet impeccably refined, with lovely Asian pear, cherry, toasted brioche and ginger flavors that form a tight beam of refreshing acidity on the finish. Drink now.