Rupert 2005 $62 A dark, exotic style, with richly textured mocha, espresso, fig paste and macerated currant fruit backed by a very long, fleshy, toasty finish. Still needs to absorb some of its toast, so cellar for maximum effect. Best from 2009 through 2012. 220 cases made.-].M.
Wine Spectator December, 2008
91 points
$43 A bold, rich style, with melon, creamed peach, cardamom and ginger notes that glide along a rich, creamy palate. There's a nice touch of grilled hazelnut on the finish. Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc and Viognier. Drink now through 2009.500 cases made.-].M.
Wine Spectator December, 2008
90 points
$38 Quite soft and forward, with butter, pear tartine and blanched almond notes. Manages to stay lengthy and focused through the finish, despite its open-knit style. Chardonnay. Drink now. 500 cases made.-].M.
Wine Spectator December, 2008
88 points
"Clean and fresh, with honeysuckle, yellow apple and butter notes that show good length on the finish. A very friendly style. Drink now. 1,550 cases made."
Wine Spectator Insider May 31, 2008
88 points
"Big, broad-shouldered Cabernet, with lots of toast and mocha leading the way for dark plum, currant paste, fig, graphite and coca notes. Long, smoky, fleshy finish lets the toast influence take over. Drink now through 2013."
Wine Spectator Insider March 5, 2008
92 points
"Gorgeous aromas of warm chocolate ganache and fig bread are followed by a rich, dense palate of currant, graphite, plum sauce and mocha notes. Almost chewy on the finish, but the ample tannins are rounded enough to pull it all together, leaving a plush impression. In modern style. Drink now through 2013."
Wine Spectator Insider March 5, 2008
91 points
"Captivating aromas of hot stones, freshly ground coffee and shaved vanilla bean lead the way for rich, polished flavors of currant paste, warm figs, sweet tobacco and bittersweet ganache. Long, rich finish features plenty of well-rounded grip. Like a serious Pessac-Léognan. This just might be the grape for the warmer Franschhoek valley. Drink now through 2014. From South Africa."
Wine Spectator Insider March 5, 2008
93 points
