Delicious, supple, affluent.
Consistently well made and delicious, this affluent Malbec offers delightful aromas of black raspberries, licorice, violets and vanilla atop mocha and baking spices. The palate leads with licorice flavours and echoes the nose with expressive, bordering on jammy, fruit. Fine tannins, a supple weight, good acidity and a lengthy finish define this wine nicely.
©copyright 2017 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - July 11th, 2017

Savoury, concentrated, inky.
A sibling to the Punto Final Malbec, this Cabernet is inky and dark, spicy and charry with undertones of leather, smoked meats, cocoa black currents and espresso. It is fresh with impressive concentration; spicy, intense and lengthy.
A powerhouse red to pair with: grilled meats, heard cheeses, hearty mushroom or tomato pastas or puy lentils with thyme.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - July 18th, 2019

Rich, buttery, delicious.
Chardonnay has been part of the Rombauer family's portfolio since the beginning, it was the first variety they crushed at their new winery in 82, and is certainly what they're most known for. When they built their winery they did so as a custom crush to recoup the cost of the build and in those early days were home to some of Napa Valley's most iconic wines, including: Duckhorn, Spottswoode, Etude and Dominus.
Golden hued and delivering ripe yellow apples, toasted pastries, honey, acacia and browned butter aromas it then rolls into a creamy yet fresh palate. Rich and buttery like the nose it shows generous golden fruits, creamed butter and grilled lemons with baking spice flavours trailing on the finish. Supple and balanced, woven and delicious.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - September 23rd, 2020

Lively, fresh, complex.
Made in the traditional method, and using Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, this complex and thoughtful bubbly delivers hints of berries and crisp apples, lemon balm and wild herbs, honey and very vague toasty aromas. Like the nose, the palate is fresh; tree fruits and lively citrus flavours are delivered across the tongue. It has a creamy edge carved off by notable acidity and the bubbles are fine.
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Wine Scores Reviewed - June 5th, 2020

Tasty, buoyant, lively.
Protea is South Africa's national flower, and an abstract is screen-printed on the bottle, which makes for quite a beautiful package.
A consistently friendly wine, it offers crunchy yellow fruits, white blossoms and citrus on the nose. The palate is equally buoyant and fresh; golden fruits and honey with vague smoky and earthy undertones to add savouriness. Approachable, good value and simply tasty.
©copyright 2018 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Scores Reviewed - November 22nd, 2018