Anwilka 2012 (6x75cl)
Elegant & composed red blend, continues serious vein noted in 2011 & 2009; Shiraz component upped to 87% with Cab. Unforced & subtly oaked, with exotic & enticing cardamom overlay.
The 2012 Anwilka is a blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon matured in 50% new oak. It has a very pure and well defined bouquet with ebullient blackberry and cedar scents, quite strict at the moment but nicely focused and integrated with the wood. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, very well judged acidity, and there is a pleasant chewiness in the mouth with rosemary and sage towards the finish. This is a well crafted Anwilka that will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle.
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2030
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 30th November 2015
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- Year 2012
- Colour Red
- Country South Africa
- Region Coastal Region
- Sub Region Stellenbosch
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- Pack Size 6x75cl
- Drinking Window 2017 - 2030
- Drinking Recommendation Drinking Now, will improve
- LWIN 111856820120600750
- Reviews (2)
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95 John Platter
Elegant & composed red blend, continues serious vein noted in 2011 & 2009; Shiraz component upped to 87% with Cab. Unforced & subtly oaked, with exotic & enticing cardamom overlay.
91 Wine AdvocateThe 2012 Anwilka is a blend of 87% Shiraz and 13% Cabernet Sauvignon matured in 50% new oak. It has a very pure and well defined bouquet with ebullient blackberry and cedar scents, quite strict at the moment but nicely focused and integrated with the wood. The palate is well balanced with supple tannin, very well judged acidity, and there is a pleasant chewiness in the mouth with rosemary and sage towards the finish. This is a well crafted Anwilka that will benefit from 2-3 years in bottle.
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2030
Reviewer Name: Neal Martin
Review Date: 30th November 2015
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A joint venture with South Africa's Klein Constantia, Bordeaux Royalty Bruno Prats - formerly of Cos d'Estournel and Hubert de Bouard of Angelus have joined forces to produce one of the new world's greatest Bordeaux blends. Upon releasing its debut 2005 vintage, Robert Parker swiftly declared it, "Fabulous... this is the finest red wine I have ever had from South Africa... world-class stuff, exceptional wine."
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