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Private Client

Critics Ratings

'All-Cabernet flagship as handsome as its venerable Simonsberg origin. Meticulous focus from grape (individually tagged bunches, stringent 3-pass harvest) to cellar (20 months in French barrels, 70% new, unfiltered). 2003 boldly ripe; sultry cassis lurks under grainy cloak mid-2005, sweet finish somehow keeps 15.5% alcohol at bay.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2006, 4.5*

'Sleek, polished style, with currant, tobacco and toast flavors running along ripe tannins. Sinewy, cocoa powder-dusted finish shows solid length. Drink now through 2008.' - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 88/100 (Sep 2006)