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Country: South Africa, Western Cape, StellenboschGrapes: PinotageABV: 14%Style: Rich Full RedA blend of 89% Pinotage and 11% Cabernet Sauvignon selected from prime, cool vineyard sites in Firgrove, Helderberg and Simonsberg, the Grangehurst 2012 is one of the best they have ever produced. To gain the perfect balance between extraction and refinement, the crushed grapes were left on their skins for 7 days. Hand-punching down was practised which goes some way to accounting for the exceptional colour, rounded tannins and amazing array of flavours. Following a temperature-controlled ferment -
Country: France, BurgundyGrapes: Pinot NoirABV: 13%Style: Savoury Classic RedFrom the heights of Nuits-Saint-Georges, the Premier Cru “Les Crots” vineyard sits at 275m, where terraced vines yield late-ripening, concentrated Pinot Noir. This 2012 is now at perfect maturity, showing layered red and black fruits, leather, truffle, spice and silky tannins – a superb expression of an outstanding 1er Cru and vintage. Taste The wine is a deep dark red colour. Its nose, fairly discreet in its youth, initially expressed red and then black berry notes. Later on with age, it develo -
Country: Portugal, BairradaGrapes: Touriga Nacional, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit VerdotABV: 14%Style: Rich Full Red92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards. Over a decade on, the 2012 Principal Grande Reserva from Colinas de São Lourenço is hitting its stride. A Bordeaux-inspired blend with a Portuguese soul, it delivers dense black fruit, cedar, spice and savoury grip. Structured yet polished, this is serious, ageworthy winemaking at its best. Vivino Rating: 4.4 (Jun 2025) Wine Press Ratings 92 Points - Decanter World Wine Awards (2012 Vintage) Blend: Touriga Nacional (50%), Cabernet Sauvignon (40%), Merlot (