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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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  2024 Mason Road GSM, Brookdale Estate

  £1795 Original price was: £1795.£1495Current price is: £1495. 17% saving

  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 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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  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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  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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  2018 Shiraz, Groot Constantia

  £2495

  Groot Constantia is the oldest wine estate in South Africa and has a remarkable history including having King Louis Philippe of France as there best customer!   Today they make exceptional wines in a sub-region of the Western cape called Constantia which is near Cape Town.

  The cool ripening conditions of 2018 resulted in layers of complexity and thus this 2018 Shiraz shows white pepper, coriander and liquorice on the nose, while time in the glass unveils the savoury side of the wine. The spicy flavours are supported by subtle use of oak on the palate and the tasting experience is completed by a fine tannin structure.

  The vineyards that the grapes come from for this wine are tucked in the steep valley on the eastern side of Table Mountain. The climate is Mediterranean with cooling breezes from the Atlantic Ocean encouraging balance and complexity in the grapes, this combined with the cool southern slopes and deep mountain soils provide the ideal setting for the making of these top quality wines.

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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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  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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  2020 Syrah, Lismore Estate Vineyards

  £4200 Original price was: £4200.£3300Current price is: £3300. 21% saving

  This wine is an exotic experience which shifts your mind to another place. Cassis, blackberry and cherry on the nose with hints of white pepper, ground herbs and the strong floral perfume of crushed violets. Light and elegant, but structured with fresh acidity.

  The Syrah is made from 50% Greyton fruit planted in heavy schist (decomposed shale) soils with no irrigation; and 50% Elgin fruit grown in sandstone and shales soils. Two of the coolest climates in South Africa with extreme diurnal temperature shifts which promote complexity, depth and concentration and presents a Syrah that has a very distinct sense of place.

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  2019 Somesay Shiraz, Harry Hartman

  £3350

  Harry Hartman wines are new to these shores and we are delighted to be among the first to list these fabulous wines in the UK.  Made in tiny quantities these wines are going to be highly sought after very quickly!

  The 2019 Somesay Shiraz is an extraordinary wine made from small parcels of Syrah from the Cederberg and Stellenbosch regions.

  Syrah is known to perform well across the diverse wine regions of South Africa, offering the robust fruit expression of a typical Shiraz or the genteel savouriness of a Syrah. Ancient soil plays a pivotal role in the wines’ ability to express the essence of a place, and the decision of blending regions presents a multi-layered wine, executed with flair and finesse.

  In the glass, the wine introduces itself with delicate notes of potpourri, violets, and sandalwood, balanced with the comforting aroma of cranberry shortbread and warm French patisserie. The palate is a vibrant expression of young plum, red currants, cherry, and dried fig with a subtle savoury edge of thyme and cedar.  The wine was aged in large Foudre and older oak barrels which complements the fruit as well as adding a textured mid-palate.   This is a beautifully executed wine that honours both the Old and New World.

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  2021 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof

  £4500

  Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under the visionary direction of Marc Kent, the winery has become renowned for crafting expressive, site-driven wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the Cape. The Boekenhoutskloof Syrah is a benchmark expression of Swartland Syrah, sourced from two exceptional sites: the rugged, schist-rich slopes of Porseleinberg (90%) and the sandstone-tinged Goldmine vineyards (10%) on the flanks of the Kasteelberg.

  The 2021 vintage opens with a concentrated, perfumed nose of ripe plum, violet petals, and exotic spice. There’s an immediate sense of depth and precision, with layers of black and red berries, cracked pepper, and subtle earthy undertones. The palate is bold and structured, offering flavours of blueberry compote, black liquorice, and anise, interwoven with a vibrant minerality and hints of iron and tar. Rich yet poised, the mouthfeel is full-bodied and complex, with polished tannins and a taut, lively acidity that drives the wine forward.

  The finish is long and savoury, lingering with nuances of sweet tobacco, black cardamom, and charred wood, a compelling reflection of its Swartland origins and a Syrah of serious pedigree.

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  2016 Syrah, Boekenhoutskloof

  £4500

  Established in 1776 in the remote reaches of the Franschhoek Valley, Boekenhoutskloof is one of South Africa’s most esteemed wine estates. Under the visionary direction of Marc Kent, the winery has become renowned for crafting expressive, site-driven wines that reflect the unique terroirs of the Cape. The Boekenhoutskloof Syrah is a benchmark expression of Swartland Syrah, sourced from two exceptional sites: the rugged, schist-rich slopes of Porseleinberg (90%) and the sandstone-tinged Goldmine vineyards (10%) on the flanks of the Kasteelberg.

  The 2016 Boekenhoutskloof Syrah is a bold and evocative expression of the vintage. The nose is deep and brooding, revealing layers of dark fruit, blackcurrant and ripe plum, lifted by savoury notes of black olive, tar, and crushed graphite. The palate is powerful yet composed, offering luscious waves of sweet red and black berries supported by a richly textured structure. Complex flavours of black cardamom, cracked pepper, and sweet tobacco emerge, adding depth and intrigue.  Full-bodied and concentrated, the wine displays polished tannins and a persistent finish, with mineral undertones that speak clearly of its Swartland origins.

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