Tuesday, October 29, 2013
Anthonij Rupert Wines Cape of Good Hope Parel Vallei Farmstead Merlot 2009 93 Points
Single vineyard offering, screaming of elegance and bright purity, this is their best to date, do have a Pomerol feel, great freshness and delicacy, tactile, one of South Africa's finest Merlot to date, tiny production of 1000 bottles only, seek it out, a bargain for the quality.
Alcohol: moderate | 13 % abv
Origin: Stellenbosch
Notes: plums | mulberry | olives | spicy | toast
Ideal drinking occasions: dining out
Serve with: pork char siu
Drink: now until 2023+