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Scions of Sinai Krummelklip Cabernet Sauvignon 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:57 +0000

From Lower Helderberg. 10% whole-bunch inclusion. Mature for 12 months in older 225-litre barrels. Exceptionally fragrant with notes of red and black berries, rose, violets and herbs. The palate shows a dense core of fruit, bright acidity and tannins that are firm but not forbidding. Not massively extracted but nevertheless properly structured and convincingly age-worthy. Alc: 13.9%.

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Scions of Sinai Heldervallei Cinsault 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:47 +0000

From Lower Helderberg vineyards, one planted in 1968 and the other in 1988. Partial whole-bunch fermentation. Matured for 11 months in older 225- and 400-litre barrels. Cranberry and raspberry on the nose plus hints of floral perfume and spice. Excellent fruit purity, bright acidity and fine, chalky tannins, the finish long and utterly dry. Light and energetic, with sufficient mid-palate presence without ever becoming plush. Alc: 12.25%.

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Scions of Sinai Granietsteen Chenin Blanc 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:37 +0000

From a Lower Helderberg planted in 1978. Fermented and matured in concrete and foudre. Subtle aromatics of hay, peach and soft citrus while the palate is intense without undue weight, the tangy acidity beautifully integrated. Layers of flavour unfold gradually before a gently savoury finish. To call it stingy would be unfair but it is certainly understated – cerebral rather than hedonistic. Alc: 12.65%

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Scions of Sinai Gramadoelas Grenache Blanc 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:26 +0000

From Klein Karoo. 60% fermented and matured for nine months in 400- and 500-litre barrels, 40% in stainless steel tank. Elusive aromatics of lime, white peach, flowers and herbs. The palate is lean but not insubstantial, showing admirable fruit purity and invigorating acidity before a finish that is dry but not aggressively so. Ethereal although that acidity can’t be ignored. Alc: 12%.

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Paul Wallace Reflection Chardonnay 2025

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:11 +0000

Fruit from a tiny 0.85ha south-facing shale vineyard planted to CY95, winemaking involved fermentation and maturation for 10 months in a combination of 300- and 500-litre barrels, 18% new.

Aromatics are subtle with notes of struck-match reduction, lemon and a hint of vanilla while the palate shows good fruit concentration and punchy acidity before a dry finish. Pure, poised and set to mature with benefit. Alc: 12.55%.

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Graham Beck Blanc de Blancs Cap Classique 2020

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:37:00 +0000

100% Robertson Chardonnay. 46% of base wine fermented and matured for five months in old oak and foudre. Disgorged in January 2026. Citrus, apple, biscuit, a hint of vanilla, and a little flinty reduction on the nose. The palate is rich but balanced by a great line of acidity – big volume, creamy mousse, savoury finish. Alc: 12%.

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Bellevue Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon 2024

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:36:48 +0000

Matured for 21 months in barrel, 60% new. The nose shows cranberry, raspberry, cassis, a pleasant herbal note and pencil shavings. The palate is elegant and understated. Medium bodied with vibrant acidity and chalky tannins. Alc: 13.5%.

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Bellevue Heritage Old Vine Pinotage 2021

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:36:34 +0000

From a 1953 block. Matured for 22 months in barrel, 50% new. The nose is very expressive with notes of strawberry, cassis, rose, mint, buchu, chocolate and spice while the palate is full-bodied yet remarkably composed with layers of flavour, bright acidity and powdery tannins. Entirely individualistic as you might hope given the age of the vineyard. Alc: 14%.

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Bellevue Heritage Old Vine Cinsault 2024

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:36:19 +0000

From a 1952 block. Matured for 10 months in barrel, a third each new, second- and third-fill. Red cherry, strawberry, a touch of rubbery reduction and spice on the nose. The palate shows pure fruit, pleasantly tart acidity and grippy tannins that lend a distinctly dry finish. Not without volume, yet tightly wound, the wine combines succulence with savoury restraint. If just a little hollow through the mid-palate, it nevertheless possesses clarity, tension and enough intrigue to reward close attention.

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Graham Beck Pinot Noir Rose 2019

Willem Van Zyl — Thu, 28 May 2026 12:24:59 +0000

87% Pinot Noir from Napier, Robertson and Stellenbosch, 13% Chardonnay from Robertson. 10% matured in amphorae. Disgorged in October 2025. The noses shows red chery, strawberry, orange, earth and spice while the palate has good fruit depth, a creamy mousse and well-integrated acidity, the finish gently savoury. Alc: 12.21%

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