Mature and quite herbal, with green olive and thyme flavors that give way to a mushroomy finish. Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Malbec. 93 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Constantia Select to Add

Dried-out and herbal, with murky mushroom and earth notes and a dull finish. Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. 800 cases made, 330 cases imported.??–JM??Region: South Africa / Western Cape / Coastal Region / Constantia Select to Add

The nose shows variety and nuance, with light tart berry, menthol, cream and smoke aromas. The berries are always there, but an intense, toasty oakiness comes up and keeps coming on. The wine is relatively light on the tongue, still the woody tannins get intense and the wine closes rather puckery. ——M.M.(3/1/2004)—— 85