2014 South Africa

The 2014 Chenin Blanc has a lightly honeyed bouquet that showed some volatility. The palate is quite fat on the entry with low acidity, what feels like a heavy worked and honeyed Chenin Blanc that does not really articulate the grape variety in accomplished fashion. Two bottles opened with consistent notes.
Neal Martin, The Wine Advocate (autumn 2015) 

This is predominantly Shiraz, with Grenache and Carignan. The nose hints at brambles and dark chocolate. The dark fruit character continues on the palate with notes of white pepper spice and smokiness. Medium-bodied and ripe on the palate, the finish is fruit-led and persistent.
Katherine Dart MW, Wine Buyer

Cassis fruit, blackcurrant leaf and hints of smoky spice create an immediate sense of complexity on the nose of this Bordeaux blend. As is characteristic of this wine, the refined texture is courtesy of gloriously smooth tannins and a velvety mouth-feel, showing a sophistication that belies its price.

The 2014 Constantia Glen Five, named after the five Bordeaux varieties but mostly Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon, was matured for 18 months in 225-liter French oak barrels, of which 75% were new oak and the remainder second-fill. Although the new oak is quite high, the light toasting means that it is nicely integrated with the pure blackberry and bilberry fruit; later, a touch of mint develops. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannin, well-judged acidity, gentle grip and pure blackberry and boysenberry fruit toward the long finish. This is how to make a Bordeaux blend. A great success.
Neal Martin, Antonio Galloni (summer 2018)

2014 is being described by Matthew Day as the vintage of the decade and it is easy to see why. Vivid gold in colour, the nose is open and expressive even at this early stage. Candid orange peel, backed peaches and apricots with a hint of honey dominate the nose, but there is nuance and spice here in the guise of fresh ginger, nutmeg and kerosene. The palate is rich, opulent and fruit forward, coating one’s mouth with sweet marmalade and apricot frangipane, but there is freshness on the midpalate with hints of tangerine and honeysuckle. Well balanced with plenty of concentration on the long, sticky finish. Exceedingly pleasurable and drinkable from the get go.
Simon Herriot, Private Account Manager

An elegantly crafted blend of 52% Syrah, 37% Cabernet Sauvignon and 11% Petit Verdot. The wine is rich and layered, with spice and violets give way to red cherry and damson fruit on the nose. Succulent and supple on the palate, with fine acidity and velvety tannins, excellent persistence on the finish. Drink 2019 – 2025.
Stuart Rae, Private Account Manager (winter 2018)