Dark and winy, with a nice tongue-grabbing juicy feel that carries the black currant, Mission fig, aged tobacco and licorice notes through the driven, briary finish. A strong showing. Drink now through 2012. 5,000 cases made, 675 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Stellenbosch / Stellenbosch Select to Add

This spicy red from Ruse en Vrede offers a nose of mocha and red berry, and flavors of cherry, pepper and tobacco. Tannic and big, the wine will benefit from aging or pair well with equally hearty dishes like grilled ribs, steak or venison.——S.K.(11/15/2008)—— 87