4 ½ Stars 2025 John Platter’s South African Wine Guide Sombre & introverted yet oozing class, 22 (94 pts) unfurls in glass to pinpoint varietal character: earthy blackcurrant spiked with aromatic liquorice & tobacco, robust tannin, hint spice from 18 months 50% new 300L barrel (as all unless noted). Years from peak, allow time, as all.