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Sunday, November 4, 2012

Vondeling Petit Rouge Voor-Paardeberg 2011 79 Points



Blend of Merlot & Cabernet Sauvignon, 100% Voor-Paardeberg grown, Ruby cherry red with slight garnet rim.

Slightly reductive, probably due to the screw cap closure, after 24 hours aeration reveals ripe plums, cassis and blackberry, hints of stemmy/herbaceous/vegetative character, earthy, hints of mineral, minimal oaking.

Dry with firm just ripe tannins, savory, fresh with medium plus acidity, high alcohol of 14% abv, fairly juicy, uncomplicated honest glass of red, very well price at less than R 30/bottle trade price! Now until 2017

Perfect around a Braai with friends, or slab of steak at your favorite steak house, no frill no fuss red, just drink it, better slightly chilled!