Bordeaux Red Blends

from South Africa

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Item No. 107753

(2)

ratings pedigree (past vintages):

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winemaker's notes:

62% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Malbec, 10% Petit Verdot, 10% Merlot, 8% Cabernet Franc.

This supple Bordeaux blend was created by the legendary Mike Dobrovic as a tribute to Boes ("Bushy" in Afrikaans), the loyal dog who kept watch over Mulderbosch farm for nearly three years after his owner's death, waiting beneath an oak tree for the return of his beloved master. Enticing aromas of blackcurrant, mulberry, coffee, and spice lead to intense flavors of ripe plum, blackberry, and licorice enhanced by signature Bordeaux notes of tobacco, forest floor and graphite.

alcohol by volume: 13.5%

critical acclaim:

"Dark red. Currant, blackberry and licorice aromas lifted by a leafy quality. Suave, silky and light on its feet, with redcurrant and menthol flavors nicely framed by harmonious acidity. Gentle and easy to drink now but has the energy to age. The savory finish features smooth tannins."

90 Points

International Wine Cellar

User Reviews

The top 3 most liked reviews for this wine.

walktard - Tahoe City, CA (read all my reviews)

rating (8/24/2012):

Was thinking of giving this 1 star due to the almost overwhelming green bell pepper taste (I don't exactly like my wine to taste of vegetables), but it did grow on me a little bit as it opened up while I had it with cheese and crackers. It's different, at least. edit--back to 1 star, dumped half the bottle on 2nd night (vacu vin'd from night 1) due to the 'green pepper explosion'. Yuck.

Tartan Army - Laconia, NH (read all my reviews)

rating (5/3/2012):