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Critics Ratings

'Made in the last of the so-called drought vintages, this stylish red assemblage has been Grenache-led since 2017, with 62% Syrah, Pinotage, Carignan and Cinsault completing the picture. Grippy, firm and stony, with 50% whole bunch spices, a waft of rose petal and tangy red cherry, plum and redcurrant fruit.' - Tim Atkin MW, SA Special Report 2021, 94/100

'Really quite transparent garnet. Complex, penetrating, even haunting, nose. Quite ethereal although the palate is initially marked by the sweetness of Grenache. Very satisfying combination of earth (there's a certain earthiness about the palate) and air (the ethereal nature of the perfume). Though I should imagine that this is the taste of Swartland. Extremely long. I don't remember being as thrilled by an Elpidios before. Maybe the 2017… but this is readier.' - Jancis Robinson MW, JancisRobinson.com, 17.5/20 (Sep 2021)

'The 2019 Elpidios presents a beautifully defined nose of Bing cherry, boysenberry and raspberry preserve, touches of sous-bois and Provencal herbs developing with time. The palate is medium-bodied, with the Grenache firmly in the driving seat (38% of the blend), delivering touches of clove and white pepper and a persistent, caressing, fleshy finish that lingers. Excellent.' - Neal Martin, Vinous, 93/100 (July 2021)

'Grenache & syrah (38/36) upped in 2019 blend, with pinotage, carignan & cinsaut. Bright melange of dark fruit with filigree tannin & spice.' - Platter's SA Wine Guide 2022, 5* (96/100)