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  2023 The Wolftrap Red, Boekenhoutskloof

  £1195

  Crafted at the historic Boekenhoutskloof estate, established in 1776 and nestled in the remote reaches of Franschhoek, The Wolftrap Red is a bold, expressive blend of Syrah and Mourvèdre that pays tribute to the pioneers who, in the early days, ventured into the Cape wilderness and erected a wolf trap on Boekenhoutskloof. To date, no wolf, either real or mystical, has been seen in the valley!

  Marc Kent, the visionary behind Boekenhoutskloof, delivers a red that is both richly layered and effortlessly drinkable.  In the glass, the nose opens with an aromatic bouquet of red and black fruits, lifted by floral hints of violet and rose petals. Classic garrigue notes underscore the wine’s wild character, while undertones of cured meat and iodine hint at deeper complexity. On the palate, lush blueberry, dark plum and black cherry flavours unfold on a plush, full-bodied frame. A smooth, velvety midpalate reveals subtle spice, coriander, clove, and a touch of plum sauce, balanced by refined acidity and ripe, polished tannins. Earthy and elegant, the finish is long, juicy, and delightfully savoury.  A bit of a bargain!

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  2023 Big Sky Syrah, Tumbleweed

  £1285

  “The High-Road Haze”

  Deep purple in colour, this Syrah brims with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and violets, laced with white pepper and a touch of smoked meat. On the palate, it’s sleek and pure-fruited, with juicy dark berries flowing into savoury spice and a fine mineral edge. Medium-bodied yet powerful, finishing long and precise with cool-climate freshness.

  For when: the braai is smoking and stories are taller than the flames.
  Pairs with: ribeye steak, boerewors rolls, or charred peppers.
  If this wine were a jacket, it’d be a perfectly worn denim – rugged but easy to love.

  Tumbleweed is a free-spirited Cape project sourcing fruit from distinctive sites across the Western Cape. The Big Sky Syrah captures high-elevation character, freshness, energy, and purity, all shaped by wild ferment and minimal intervention. It’s Syrah with skyline brightness and a savoury twist.

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  2023 Shiraz, Leeuwenkuil Family Vineyards

  £1575

  “The Swartland Fire”

  Dark purple with violet glints, this Shiraz bursts with aromas of blackberry, blueberry, and cracked black pepper, accented by hints of olive and fynbos. The palate is bold yet vibrant – ripe black fruit layered with smoky spice, framed by grainy tannins and refreshing acidity. A wine that’s both generous and grounded.

  For when: the grill is hot, the table’s full, and the mood is unfiltered joy.
  Pairs with: flame-grilled lamb chops, boerewors, or charred aubergine.
  If this wine were music, it’d be Afro-jazz, bold, rhythmic, and full of life.

  Leeuwenkuil is one of the Swartland’s most dynamic family estates, farming hundreds of hectares of old vines across diverse soils. Their Shiraz captures the region’s signature: sun-drenched ripeness balanced by savoury, peppery depth, always with an unmistakable Swartland energy.

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  2020 Swartland Rouge, Kloof Street

  £1675

  Produced by Chris and Andrea Mullineux, the Kloof Street wines represent balance, freshness and superb value. They act as the perfect starting point for discovering Swartland’s wines. It is immediately evident in the glass that as much care goes into these wines as Mullineux’s Single Terroir Syrahs and Chenin Blancs.

  The spicy perfumed nose has undertones of dark fruits. Each variety in the blend adds balance to the wine. Tinta Barocca brings tannin, Cinsault brings perfume, Carignan brings freshness, Grenache brings fruit character, and the Syrah ties it all together.

  A blend of eight vineyard parcels, this wine is made from sustainably farmed fruit sourced from different parts of the Swartland. The vines are aged between 12 – 40 years. Two parcels of Syrah and one of Cinsault come from the stony shale and schist-based soils of Kasteelberg, which retain heat well and aid in the ripening of bold fruit. One parcel of dry-land, bush vine Syrah, one of Carignan, one of Grenache and a single parcel of gnarly, old, dry-farmed Tinta Barocca bush vines are all grown on the decomposed granite soil of the Paardeberg. This soil promotes the production of complex wines with lifted acidity. The final parcel is Mourvèdre grown on the rolling, iron-rich soils west of Malmesbury.

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  2022 Vinho Rochas, Baleia Wines

  £1725

  Wine from Rock – Made from Tempranillo and Syrah grapes grown in pure limestone soils, that are so hard and rocky that the vine struggles to grow and thus yields a small, concentrated crop. Baleia respect the fruit by making use of amphorae and large wooden foudres in the cellar, which highlights the unique minerality and makes for a tantalizing wine bursting with character.

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  2020 Lady Of Abundance, Groot Constantia

  £1750

  A layered blend showing lovely complexity, with aromas of ripe black fruits underpinned by hints of mocha chocolate, a touch of vanilla and wood spice. Rich and smooth, the black fruit and chocolatey notes envelop fine tannins with great length on the finish.

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  2024 Mason Road GSM, Brookdale Estate

  £1795

  This blend of Grenache, Syrah, Cinsault and Mourvèdre is medium-bodied with a layered density of fruit. Liquorice root, fennel seed and ground spice precede blackberries and bramble leaf on the rich, inviting nose. Red and black berries unroll to a juicy pomegranate finish, dusted with a hint of cacao.

  The grapes for this wine were carefully selected from pockets of the vineyard specifically for their fruit flavours and mouthfeel. The vineyard is planted at the foot of the Du Toitskloof Pass in granite-rich soils with clay and quartz. The clay element offers high water retention properties and releases much-needed water during the warm summer months. The lowest part of the estate is at 220 metres above sea level, climbing to 330m at the highest part. At this altitude, the vines are exposed to strong winds that naturally reduce yields and offer a much-needed cooling influence in Paarl’s warm, dry climate.

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  2020 Rebecca May, Van Wyk Family Wines

  £2195

  Medium-bodied with fragrant boysenberry perfume, red fruit flavours and a juicy texture. This is a fresh Rhone-style blend of Cinsaut, Syrah and Grenache. Vinification involves carbonic maceration of whole bunches prior to alcoholic fermentation, then basket pressed, followed by maturation in 3rd- and 4th-fill French oak barrels for 8 months before bottling.

  Honest and elegantly crafted wines by Constantia Glen Winemaker, Justin van Wyk. Made with the utmost care and attention from specially selected vineyards planted across the greater Western Cape.

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  2022 Grenache Syrah, Creation

  £2595 Original price was: £2595.£2295Current price is: £2295. 12% saving

  “The Spice Line”

  Vibrant ruby-purple, this Rhône-inspired blend offers juicy raspberry and cherry from Grenache alongside Syrah’s pepper, violet, and savoury spice. Medium-bodied, with supple tannins and bright acidity, the palate is lively and smooth, finishing with a stony, mineral snap.

  For when: the kitchen is loud and happy.
  Pairs with: lamb koftas, harissa-roast veg, or wood-fired pizza.
  If this wine were a song, it’d hit the chorus fast and stay in your head.

  The Grenache Syrah blend at Creation shows how Mediterranean varieties thrive in the Cape’s maritime climate. Whole-bunch fermentation and co-ferments bring energy and lift, producing a wine that is approachable yet layered.

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  2019 Syrah, Van Wyk Family Wines

  £2350

  A very pure and honest expression of cool-climate Syrah from Elgin. Black fruit flavours are underpinned by elegant spice and black pepper. Medium-bodied with good freshness, structure and persistence. This Syrah was fermented with 50% whole-bunches in small vessels and underwent 13 months of maturation in second-fill French oak barrels.

  Honest and elegantly crafted wines by Constantia Glen Winemaker, Justin van Wyk. Made with the utmost care and attention from specially selected vineyards planted across the greater Western Cape.

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  2020 `Wanderer’s Heart` Cape Red Blend, Thorne & Daughters

  £2395

  This wine from Thorne & Daughters is an intense and complex red blend from Grenache, Mourvèdre and Syrah carefully sourced from prime vineyard sites across the Western Cape.   On the nose, well-defined aromas of red cherry and violet combine with spicy notes of cinnamon and cardamom to burst from the glass. On the palate, the wine is poised with supple tannins and juicy acidity, leading to a multi-layered and moreish finish.

  The ‘Wanderer’s Heart’ is made from a blend of grapes from carefully selected growers across the Western Cape. The Grenache is sourced from dry-farmed vineyards on the Paardeberg Mountain in the Swartland which has a combination of clay and granite soils. The Mourvèdre is the fruit of 12-year-old vines planted on clay/gravel soils in Bot River. The Syrah also comes from Bot River from 12-year-old vines planted on shale. The vineyards are all farmed sustainably and harvesting is done by hand.

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  2021 Shiraz, Groot Constantia

  £2495

  “The Cape Spice”

  Deep ruby with purple glints, this Shiraz opens with aromas of blackberry, mulberry and dark cherry, layered with black pepper, clove and a hint of fynbos. The palate is plush yet precise with ripe fruit carried by fine tannins, savoury spice and a subtle smoky edge. Medium to full-bodied, it finishes long, balanced and beautifully fresh.

  For when: the fire’s glowing and the conversation’s lively.
  Pairs with: grilled lamb chops, pepper steak or aubergine with harissa.
  If this wine were a song, it’d be smooth jazz with a spicy riff.

  Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine estate, established in 1685 and famed for its historic role in shaping the Cape’s wine heritage. Today, it continues to craft wines that balance tradition with modern precision, with Shiraz thriving in the cool, ocean-influenced Constantia Valley.

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  2023 The Chocolate Block, Boekenhoutskloof

  £2495

  The 2023 vintage of The Chocolate Block continues to build on its legacy as one of South Africa’s most iconic and sought-after red blends. Crafted predominantly from Syrah, with carefully selected additions of Grenache, Cinsault, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Viognier (blend proportions vary annually), this cult-status wine showcases Boekenhoutskloof’s mastery in balancing innovation and consistency. Only 4,043 barrels were produced, further enhancing its rarity and appeal.

  In the glass, the wine opens with an intensely aromatic bouquet of blackberries, blueberries, and ripe bramble fruit, intertwined with black olive tapenade, crushed violets, and a dusting of white pepper and coriander seed. The palate is rich yet polished, delivering layers of dark berry fruit, red liquorice, and cherry compote, underscored by hints of cherry tobacco and exotic spice.

  Despite its medium to full body, the wine remains elegant and focused, with vibrant acidity and silky tannins that glide across the palate. The finish is long, dry, and laced with a touch of savoury complexity, reflecting both the terroir and meticulous craftsmanship behind the blend.

  A compelling, age-worthy red that drinks beautifully now but will reward cellaring over the next 5–8 years. Ideal with flame-grilled meats, game dishes, or rich Mediterranean fare.

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  2018 Soul of the Mountain ‘The Bull’, Olifantsberg

  £2795

  “The Untamed Force”

  Inky purple and brooding in the glass, The Bull unleashes dark plum, blackberry, and cassis aromas, threaded with clove, graphite, and wild herbs. The palate is powerful and muscular, with dense black fruit at its core, framed by savoury spice and firm tannins. Despite its strength, there’s a mountain freshness running through, lifting the wine to a long, structured finish.

  For when: you need a wine as bold as the night is long.
  Pairs with: slow-braised beef short ribs, venison stew, or a firelit evening.
  If this wine were a character, it’d be the strong, silent type — uncompromising, unforgettable.

  Olifantsberg is set high in the Breedekloof mountains, where extreme conditions give small, concentrated berries. Soul of the Mountain is the estate’s flagship range, capturing rugged terroir in wines that balance raw power with purity. The Bull is a true statement of Breedekloof intensity.

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  2019 ‘Conebush’ Syrah, Lomond Wines

  £3295

  This highly awarded single vineyard Syrah from top winemaker Hannes Meyer is a stunner.   It opens in the glass with rich, mouthwatering aromas of plums, oak spice, dark chocolate and white pepper.  The palate is beautifully concentrated with dark fruit and well-structured tannins.  The finish is long and elegant.

  Approachable now, but with inner strength, depth, to improve for a good few years. Drink now to 2030.

  The Lomond estate is surrounded by indigenous flora known as Fynbos.  This single-vineyard wine is named after a vulnerable listed species endemic to the Agulhas Region, ‘Leucadendron Coniferum’ or the ‘Dune Conebush’

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