WARWICK Chardonnay Western Cape The First Lady 2019 $15 (85 points)
A fresh version, with subtle apple and lemon notes, backed by vibrant acidity. Hints of oyster shell mark the finish. Drink now.
A fresh version, with subtle apple and lemon notes, backed by vibrant acidity. Hints of oyster shell mark the finish. Drink now.
A lively, lithe and elegant red, featuring cherry, currant and tangerine flavors that mingle with vanilla and tarragon notes. Light, firm tannins and juicy acidity keep this focused. Good intensity. Drink now through 2024.
Intense, featuring plum, cherry, earth and leather aromas and flavors that intermingle with the dense structure. The balance is there, but this needs time to absorb the tannins. Best from 2022 through 2033.
Wild strawberry, cherry and forest floor flavors are sturdy and accented by a muscular frame, with spice and tobacco notes on the finish. Drink now.
This plump red offers juicy flavors of black cherry, plum, tarragon and smoke, with easygoing tannins and gentle acidity. Balanced and approachable. Drink now through 2022.
Vibrant and expressive, with rose petal, watermelon and strawberry flavors that finish with zesty spice notes. Grenache and Mourvèdre. Drink now.
Expressive aromas hint at woodsy and wild herb notes. For now, the core of strawberry and cherry fruit holds center court, shaded by elements of earth, iron and tobacco. Dense and powerful, with fine length. Best from 2022 through 2037.