2010 South Africa
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For South African wine regions, the 2010 vintage was a year of highly variable extremes of weather. A mild Spring was followed by a cool period in early Summer, and, with strong winds a consistent factor over much of the growing season, the combination of weather factors caused yields to be lower than usual.
Favourable weather from mid-Summer through to harvest time, however, has produced a vintage of very high quality, esp. in Stellenbosch with the lower yield resulting in wines of high concentration and intensity.
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The palate is both rich and concentrated; with the dark fruit notes complimented by silky tannins and balanced acidity which lends freshness. The finish is lengthy and smooth with a mineral edge. This could benefit from a year or two in the cellar; however it’s already showing beautifully.
The 2011 Five blends together the five Bordeaux varieties (Petit Verdot, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Malbec and Cabernet Sauvignon) with great aplomb, creating a wine of sufficient richness and power to bring enormous pleasure to the senses, but, at the same time, an uncommon level of refinement and elegance at this price bracket. This is perfectly ready to drink now but will be impressive through to 2018.