Black berry and plum aromas hit you first, followed by backnotes of rubber and tobacco ash. Soft on the palate with ripe dark fruit and fine-grain tannins. A touch of coffee and sweet cured meat appears on the end of the finish. Drink now. ——L.B.(3/1/2011)—— 88

Smoky, spicy and bursting with red berry on the nose, this is a nice kosher Pinotage with a softer touch. Gentle red berry, balanced acidity and a touch of liveliness in the midpalate give it character without overpowering, as Pinotage can do. Easy-drinking and mainstream, this is a wine that will please myriad palates.——S.K.(3/1/2009)—— 84

This is an assertive Pinotage with a lusty edge of smoke and leather. The nose exhibits spicy red fruit and pepper and the flavors have a masculine, rustic character of spice and tobacco. Unique, intriguing, and a winner with equally robust dishes.——S.K.(9/1/2008)—— 86