Glenelly 2011 “The Glass Collection” Syrah, Stellenbosch
An elegant bottle that shows why South Africa is an essential wine region for Syrah. Restrained red fruit is kept in balance with liquid mineral, smoked game, and wildflowers. On the palate , a hint of white pepper melds with lavender and fennel. Plum, anise, and...Badenhorst 2010 Secateurs Red
Adi Badenhorst is showing himself to be an ingenious winemaker, and a by-the-bootstraps winery owner. His vineyards in Paardesberg in Swartland, South Africa are reclaimed from a defunct 1930’s winery. His winery is serviceable but nothing fancy. He...South African Wine Review: Neil Ellis 2009 Chardonnay
Tasting Notes A reviving style of Chardonnay. Exotic spices and fruit lead the charge into a flashbang of crisp acidity trailing a contrail of wood smoke. Ginger, kiwi, and peach are balanced out by traces of cinnamon and toasted vanilla seeds. Hops-like grapefruit...Cabernet Sauvignon Smackdown
The top bottles of Cabernet Sauvignon reviewed at Epikur Magazine. From Tuscany to Bordeaux to Napa Valley and South Africa: This list includes the best of the best bottles of Cab Sauv currently available, and the ones with the best quality to price ratio.