Red
Red wines are produced in many regions around the world, each with their own unique style and flavor profile.
In Argentina, Malbec is the most famous red wine, known for its bold, fruit-forward flavors, and notes of blackberry, plum, and vanilla. Malbec is the most widely planted red grape variety in Argentina.
In California, Cabernet Sauvignon is the most widely planted red grape variety, known for its full-bodied flavors, firm tannins, and notes of black fruit, cedar, and vanilla. Other popular red grape varieties in California include Pinot Noir and Zinfandel.
Australia is known for producing high-quality Shiraz, also known as Syrah, which is known for its bold, spicy flavors, and notes of black pepper, blackberry, and chocolate. Cabernet Sauvignon is also widely planted in Australia, producing wines with bold flavors and firm tannins.
Chile is famous for producing high-quality Carménère, a red grape variety that was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Chile in the 1990s. Carménère is known for its bold, spicy flavors, and notes of dark fruit, tobacco, and chocolate.
In the United States, Pinot Noir is the most famous red wine from Oregon, known for its bright fruit flavors, silky texture, and notes of earth and spice.
In conclusion, red wines are produced in many regions around the world, each with their own unique style and flavor profile. From the bold flavors of Argentine Malbec to the silky texture of Oregon Pinot Noir, there is a red wine to suit every taste preference.
Red
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$581.93 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)Sijnn is one of the most amazing new terroirs in the Cape, producing wines of remarkable individuality. This Rhône meets Bordeaux meets the Douro Valley blend, made with grapes grown just 15 kilometres from the sea, is stony, complex and intensely aromatic, showing lavender and wild thyme avours, grippy tannins and layered, mineral intense fruit. Superb stuff . 2021-35 |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
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SG$351.46 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)Sijnn is one of the most amazing new terroirs in the Cape, producing wines of remarkable individuality. This Rhône meets Bordeaux meets the Douro Valley blend, made with grapes grown just 15 kilometres from the sea, is stony, complex and intensely aromatic, showing lavender and wild thyme avours, grippy tannins and layered, mineral intense fruit. Superb stuff . 2021-35 |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
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SG$384.20 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)One of the most beautiful and complex terroirs in South Africa supplies the grapes for this unique red, produced from a medley of Shiraz with 33% Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional and the very rare (in South Africa) Tinta Amarella. Inky, savoury and wild, it has freshness and concentration, notes of rosemary and lavender, meaty depths and fine oak. 2023-30 |
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Cape South Coast | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$785.67 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$932.39 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$665.38 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)This isolated, picturesque 1.6-hectare block at the top of the Jonkershoek Valley was replanted as recently as 2009 after a fire, but has rapidly re-established itself as one of the best vineyards in Stellenbosch. The 2018 Oude Nektar combines Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec and is typically fine, polished and understated, with leafy elegance, fynbos aromas, red berry and black cherry fruit, subtle wood, fine-boned tannins and stunning palate length. |
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Cape South Coast | 3 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$429.96 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Ridge Pinot Noir comes from vines located at 325 meters, the highest that Hannes Storm farms, east-facing with a prevailing southeasterly wind that creates a cooler site and longer hangtime. It was matured in 25% new oak for 11 months. It is more youthful in appearance compared to the Ignis, the nose very cohesive with black cherry, raspberry preserve, crushed stone and light wilted rose petal aromas. The fresh, poised palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and perhaps the edgiest tannins of Storm’s 2016s. Long with a touch of spice on the finish, this is an excellent Pinot Noir. It’s a shame only 250 cases were produced. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 94 (TA) |
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SG$359.11 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Block 1 at La Vierge is the source of this Ridge Pinot Noir, planted in 2010 with clones 113 and 115. It’s the lightest, tautest and most aromatic of Hannes’ Storm’s enviable range, with herbal, scented, wild strawberry fruit and a dusting of whole bunch spices. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 95 (TA) |
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SG$531.27 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)As its name suggests, this hails from a cool shale site on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, planted as recently as 2009. It combines the density of Vrede with the perfume of Ignis, making it Hannes Storm’s most complete Pinot, with floral scents, red cherry and raspberry fruit, savoury tannins and focused acidity. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
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SG$569.48 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)Ridge is often the most backward of Hannes Storm's trio of remarkable single vineyard Pinot Noirs, sourced from an east-facing, high-density planting at 330 metres at La Vierge on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Plum, black cherry and a hint of graphite are underpinned by plenty of grip, backbone and intensity. One to tuck away for a while. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 95 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$445.22 |
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Decanter (95)Hannes Storm makes three distinctive and very different Pinot Noirs from estate-grown fruit in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus. The Vrede Pinot comes from an elevated vineyard site on shale soils and is very Burgundian in style but with a new world flair. Lush red fruit dominates the nose and palate with cherries and violets dominating before a lick of oak leads to more tertiary characters of soil and tomato leaf. Long and delicious. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$338.40 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Very few recent South African releases have been as eagerly awaited as this 2018 red from the old Cordoba property on the flank of the Helderberg. And it doesn't disappoint in the slightest. Cabernet Franc-centred, with 24% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, the new crescendo is a beautifully refined, detailed red from 21-year-old vines. Violet and cut grass aromas lead into a palate that is fresh, bright and comparatively low in alcohol with filigree tannins, subtle wood, fine tension and the focus and balance to age. What a début! |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$307.88 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Could Schalk-Willem Joubert do it again in 2019 after such an impressive maiden release? You bet he could and he has even improved on that predecessor. This is more precise and nuanced, presenting a seamless assemblage of Cabernet Franc with 26% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the windy western corner of the Helderberg. Complex, layered and restrained, with perfumed 35% new wood, graphite, red berry, blackcurrant leaf and tarragon flavours and fresh, sea breeze-kissed finish. |
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Coastal Region | 7 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$514.92 |
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Immerse in the unrivalled pleasure of sipping on the outstanding Taaibosch Crescendo 2020. Beautifully crafted by Taaibosch Wines at the esteemed Simonsberg-Paarl stretch of South Africa, this gorgeous blend stands out with its superior elegance and complexity. As an organic wine producer committed to sustainable viticulture practices, Taaibosch Wines guarantees an all-natural production process from hand-harvesting to fermentation. Taaibosch Crescendo 2020 is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, emblematic of the region's profound expertise in creating blended masterpiece wines. The exquisite aromas of black and red berries layered with hints of chocolate and vanilla are followed by the balanced palate offering a long, velvety finish. Rated highly by many trusted wine publications, this truly is a subtly powerful expression of terroir in a bottle. Perfect for special occasions and deserving of the highest esteem, enjoy the sophisticated flavours of the Taaibosch Crescendo 2020. |
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Western Cape | 23 | 91 (VN) |
Inc. GST
SG$227.24 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Wanderer’s Heart is a multiregional blend of Rhône varieties driven by the Grenache, matured in used oak with higher proportion of whole clusters on the Grenache. It has a floral, pure bouquet that features light scents of broom, fennel and white pepper. The palate is well balanced with gentle grip in the mouth, nice structure (perhaps more so than expected) and a precise, lightly spiced finish where the Mourvèdre imparts a subtle medicinal note. Excellent. |
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Western Cape | 10 | 92 (VN) |
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SG$227.24 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Wanderer’s Heart has a lovely, lilting bouquet of wild strawberry, dark cherries, pressed rose petals and light fynbos scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and moderate fruit concentration. The fleshy, slightly herbal finish is nicely composed. This is very well crafted by John Seccombe. |
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Western Cape | 1 | 94 (VN) |
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SG$296.98 |
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Vinous (94)The 2020 Wanderer's Heart is a blend of 41% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah and 29% Mourvèdre. It’s a little closed on the nose but opens with aeration, offering red berry fruit intermixed with white pepper, clove and wild fennel. The palate is full of crunchy red fruit, superb acidity and tension and reveals a touch of curry leaf on the finish. Yet another great 2020 from Jon Seccombe. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 18 (JR) |
Inc. GST
SG$290.40 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Tasted blind. Blackcurrant pastilles on the really interesting, sophisticated nose. Some savoury inkiness and lots of pleasure. Firm and confident and set for the long term. Lots there with tannin evident only on the end for future development. Long. This is the first wine that reminds me of ambitious bordeaux … luscious – a sort of right-bank style. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,091.57 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Showing much better is the 2006 “V” that demonstrates a little more opulence and fruit intensity on the nose with ripe blackberry, raspberry, sloe and cedar with good definition. The palate has firm chalky tannins and a good sense of tension, a citrus-like acidity towards the long poised finish. This has great potential, but again it deserves time in the cellar. Drink 2014-2022. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,140.60 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Made as a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon since 2008, this is the top red at Vergelegen and demonstrates André van Rensburg’s mastery of the variety. It’s a focused, classically proportioned red, combining freshness with concentration, suppleness with structure. Aromatic and refined, it has plenty more to give. |
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Coastal Region | 3 | 95 (TA) |
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SG$1,034.89 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)First made in 2001, with a break in 2002 and 2010, V is the top wine at Vergelegen and is suitably ambitious stuff, aged entirely in new oak. Polished, elegant and refined, with smooth tannins, notes of graphite and iron and a long, complex finish that promises more in bottle. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$906.25 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Give or take 2% Cabernet Franc, this is a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new wood. It’s a brilliantly focused wine that carries its 14.5% alcohol lightly, with notes of tobacco and aromatic spices, filigree tannins and layers of mint, green herbs and dark fruit. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$793.98 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Series C opens with a broad and structured nose that displays elegant oak tones and a juicy and fresh frame of succulent dark red fruits, offering power and finesse with a delightful mineral essence that overflows with plum skin and spiced cherries. Medium to full-bodied, the Series C offers a fine-grained tannic edge that possesses the focus, elegance and precision of a world-class wine. Vibrant acidity excites the palate with a succulent balance across the mid-palate, revealing layers of complexity as the wine somersaults to a long, lingering, juicy, oak-tinged finish. This is some of South Africa’s finest juice, which has me smitten. Bravo! I’m going to finish the glass! Give it one more year in the bottle and drink it over the next couple of decades. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (WA) |
Inc. GST
SG$1,045.77 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Flirting with triple digits, the 2021 Series C is constructed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Still incredibly tight yet exuding that special “it” factor, the red blend is layered with gorgeous dark red and succulent black fruit tones with gobs of attractive oak essences that sway with power and finesse. If you're a cult California Cabernet collector, you'll want to add this to your cellar as fast as possible. Just under 20,000 bottles rested for about two years in French oak barrels, 81% new. It's utterly profound. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 94 (DC) |
Inc. GST
SG$347.12 |
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Decanter (94)Exciting flavours of sweet mulberry, black plum, cinnamon and cedar. Super fresh and elegant, concentrated yet light on its feet. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$826.66 |
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The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 is an exemplification of sublime craftsmanship from the verdurous commercial vineyards of the Voor-Paardeberg mountains in South Africa's Paarl Wine Route. Produced by Vondeling Wines, renowned for their relentless devotion to ecological farming, this Pinotage is an intoxicating blend of 85% Pinotage, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Grenache Noir from their sustainably managed 10-year-old vines. The grapes underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, culminating into a well-rounded texture. The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 presents a regal burgundy hue with a captivating bouquet of cherries, plums and succulent ripe fruit, augmented by whimsical hints of oak, vanilla and spice. On the palate, it unfurls with a certain finesse, delivering an elegant fusion of berries, dark chocolate and soft tannins. This wine gracefully unravels all the harmonious complexities of a mature Pinotage, making Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 a true magnum opus for every fine wine enthusiast. |
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Coastal Region | 2 | - |
Inc. GST
SG$1,171.10 |
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Experience the exquisite taste of the Vondeling Philosophie 2015, an exceptional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. This rare wine, hailing from Voor-Paardeberg, South Africa, boasts a captivating deep red hue and intoxicating nose of blackberry, cedar, and cigar box. The Vondeling winery follows traditional winemaking processes, including handpicking and sorting grapes, to maintain optimum quality. The wine, matured for 24 months in French oak barrels, imparts a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and well-integrated tannins. The palate is layered and complex, featuring flavours of blackcurrant, cherry, and spice with a long, elegant finish. Vondeling Philosophie 2015 is the winery's flagship wine, reflecting not only their philosophy but also their passion for creating wines of distinction. This collectable limited production wine, with only 4,200 bottles released, truly exemplifies the winery’s dedication to crafting the finest quality wares. Vondeling Philosophie 2015 is an absolute must-try for discerning connoisseurs. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
Inc. GST
SG$508.44 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Often among my favourite Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignons, this textbook Helderberg red was blended with 3% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc in 2017. Scented, refined and effortlessly dense and complex, with aromatic 30% new wood, mocha, cedarwood and cassis flavours and a long, balanced, herbal finish. 2022-29 |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$423.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)Sijnn is one of the most amazing new terroirs in the Cape, producing wines of remarkable individuality. This Rhône meets Bordeaux meets the Douro Valley blend, made with grapes grown just 15 kilometres from the sea, is stony, complex and intensely aromatic, showing lavender and wild thyme avours, grippy tannins and layered, mineral intense fruit. Superb stuff . 2021-35 |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$267.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)Sijnn is one of the most amazing new terroirs in the Cape, producing wines of remarkable individuality. This Rhône meets Bordeaux meets the Douro Valley blend, made with grapes grown just 15 kilometres from the sea, is stony, complex and intensely aromatic, showing lavender and wild thyme avours, grippy tannins and layered, mineral intense fruit. Superb stuff . 2021-35 |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$301.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)One of the most beautiful and complex terroirs in South Africa supplies the grapes for this unique red, produced from a medley of Shiraz with 33% Mourvèdre, Touriga Nacional and the very rare (in South Africa) Tinta Amarella. Inky, savoury and wild, it has freshness and concentration, notes of rosemary and lavender, meaty depths and fine oak. 2023-30 |
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Cape South Coast | 2 | - |
In Bond
SG$602.00 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | - |
In Bond
SG$796.00 |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$555.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)This isolated, picturesque 1.6-hectare block at the top of the Jonkershoek Valley was replanted as recently as 2009 after a fire, but has rapidly re-established itself as one of the best vineyards in Stellenbosch. The 2018 Oude Nektar combines Cabernet Sauvignon with 15% Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec and is typically fine, polished and understated, with leafy elegance, fynbos aromas, red berry and black cherry fruit, subtle wood, fine-boned tannins and stunning palate length. |
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Cape South Coast | 3 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$341.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2016 Ridge Pinot Noir comes from vines located at 325 meters, the highest that Hannes Storm farms, east-facing with a prevailing southeasterly wind that creates a cooler site and longer hangtime. It was matured in 25% new oak for 11 months. It is more youthful in appearance compared to the Ignis, the nose very cohesive with black cherry, raspberry preserve, crushed stone and light wilted rose petal aromas. The fresh, poised palate is medium-bodied with crisp acidity and perhaps the edgiest tannins of Storm’s 2016s. Long with a touch of spice on the finish, this is an excellent Pinot Noir. It’s a shame only 250 cases were produced. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 94 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$276.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (94)Block 1 at La Vierge is the source of this Ridge Pinot Noir, planted in 2010 with clones 113 and 115. It’s the lightest, tautest and most aromatic of Hannes’ Storm’s enviable range, with herbal, scented, wild strawberry fruit and a dusting of whole bunch spices. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 95 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$428.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)As its name suggests, this hails from a cool shale site on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge, planted as recently as 2009. It combines the density of Vrede with the perfume of Ignis, making it Hannes Storm’s most complete Pinot, with floral scents, red cherry and raspberry fruit, savoury tannins and focused acidity. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 96 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$469.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (96)Ridge is often the most backward of Hannes Storm's trio of remarkable single vineyard Pinot Noirs, sourced from an east-facing, high-density planting at 330 metres at La Vierge on the Hemel-en-Aarde Ridge. Plum, black cherry and a hint of graphite are underpinned by plenty of grip, backbone and intensity. One to tuck away for a while. |
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Cape South Coast | 1 | 95 (DC) |
In Bond
SG$355.00 |
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Decanter (95)Hannes Storm makes three distinctive and very different Pinot Noirs from estate-grown fruit in the Hemel-en-Aarde Valley near Hermanus. The Vrede Pinot comes from an elevated vineyard site on shale soils and is very Burgundian in style but with a new world flair. Lush red fruit dominates the nose and palate with cherries and violets dominating before a lick of oak leads to more tertiary characters of soil and tomato leaf. Long and delicious. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$257.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (97)Very few recent South African releases have been as eagerly awaited as this 2018 red from the old Cordoba property on the flank of the Helderberg. And it doesn't disappoint in the slightest. Cabernet Franc-centred, with 24% Merlot and 16% Cabernet Sauvignon, the new crescendo is a beautifully refined, detailed red from 21-year-old vines. Violet and cut grass aromas lead into a palate that is fresh, bright and comparatively low in alcohol with filigree tannins, subtle wood, fine tension and the focus and balance to age. What a début! |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 98 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$229.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (98)Could Schalk-Willem Joubert do it again in 2019 after such an impressive maiden release? You bet he could and he has even improved on that predecessor. This is more precise and nuanced, presenting a seamless assemblage of Cabernet Franc with 26% Merlot and 9% Cabernet Sauvignon from the windy western corner of the Helderberg. Complex, layered and restrained, with perfumed 35% new wood, graphite, red berry, blackcurrant leaf and tarragon flavours and fresh, sea breeze-kissed finish. |
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Coastal Region | 7 | - |
In Bond
SG$413.00 |
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Immerse in the unrivalled pleasure of sipping on the outstanding Taaibosch Crescendo 2020. Beautifully crafted by Taaibosch Wines at the esteemed Simonsberg-Paarl stretch of South Africa, this gorgeous blend stands out with its superior elegance and complexity. As an organic wine producer committed to sustainable viticulture practices, Taaibosch Wines guarantees an all-natural production process from hand-harvesting to fermentation. Taaibosch Crescendo 2020 is a classic blend of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, emblematic of the region's profound expertise in creating blended masterpiece wines. The exquisite aromas of black and red berries layered with hints of chocolate and vanilla are followed by the balanced palate offering a long, velvety finish. Rated highly by many trusted wine publications, this truly is a subtly powerful expression of terroir in a bottle. Perfect for special occasions and deserving of the highest esteem, enjoy the sophisticated flavours of the Taaibosch Crescendo 2020. |
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Western Cape | 23 | 91 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$157.00 |
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Vinous (91)The 2017 Wanderer’s Heart is a multiregional blend of Rhône varieties driven by the Grenache, matured in used oak with higher proportion of whole clusters on the Grenache. It has a floral, pure bouquet that features light scents of broom, fennel and white pepper. The palate is well balanced with gentle grip in the mouth, nice structure (perhaps more so than expected) and a precise, lightly spiced finish where the Mourvèdre imparts a subtle medicinal note. Excellent. |
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Western Cape | 10 | 92 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$157.00 |
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Vinous (92)The 2018 Wanderer’s Heart has a lovely, lilting bouquet of wild strawberry, dark cherries, pressed rose petals and light fynbos scents. The palate is medium-bodied with supple tannins and moderate fruit concentration. The fleshy, slightly herbal finish is nicely composed. This is very well crafted by John Seccombe. |
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Western Cape | 1 | 94 (VN) |
In Bond
SG$219.00 |
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Vinous (94)The 2020 Wanderer's Heart is a blend of 41% Grenache Noir, 30% Syrah and 29% Mourvèdre. It’s a little closed on the nose but opens with aeration, offering red berry fruit intermixed with white pepper, clove and wild fennel. The palate is full of crunchy red fruit, superb acidity and tension and reveals a touch of curry leaf on the finish. Yet another great 2020 from Jon Seccombe. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 18 (JR) |
In Bond
SG$209.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (18)Tasted blind. Blackcurrant pastilles on the really interesting, sophisticated nose. Some savoury inkiness and lots of pleasure. Firm and confident and set for the long term. Lots there with tannin evident only on the end for future development. Long. This is the first wine that reminds me of ambitious bordeaux … luscious – a sort of right-bank style. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$946.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)Showing much better is the 2006 “V” that demonstrates a little more opulence and fruit intensity on the nose with ripe blackberry, raspberry, sloe and cedar with good definition. The palate has firm chalky tannins and a good sense of tension, a citrus-like acidity towards the long poised finish. This has great potential, but again it deserves time in the cellar. Drink 2014-2022. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$989.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Made as a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon since 2008, this is the top red at Vergelegen and demonstrates André van Rensburg’s mastery of the variety. It’s a focused, classically proportioned red, combining freshness with concentration, suppleness with structure. Aromatic and refined, it has plenty more to give. |
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Coastal Region | 3 | 95 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$894.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)First made in 2001, with a break in 2002 and 2010, V is the top wine at Vergelegen and is suitably ambitious stuff, aged entirely in new oak. Polished, elegant and refined, with smooth tannins, notes of graphite and iron and a long, complex finish that promises more in bottle. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
In Bond
SG$774.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Give or take 2% Cabernet Franc, this is a varietal Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in 100% new wood. It’s a brilliantly focused wine that carries its 14.5% alcohol lightly, with notes of tobacco and aromatic spices, filigree tannins and layers of mint, green herbs and dark fruit. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
SG$671.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)The 2019 Series C opens with a broad and structured nose that displays elegant oak tones and a juicy and fresh frame of succulent dark red fruits, offering power and finesse with a delightful mineral essence that overflows with plum skin and spiced cherries. Medium to full-bodied, the Series C offers a fine-grained tannic edge that possesses the focus, elegance and precision of a world-class wine. Vibrant acidity excites the palate with a succulent balance across the mid-palate, revealing layers of complexity as the wine somersaults to a long, lingering, juicy, oak-tinged finish. This is some of South Africa’s finest juice, which has me smitten. Bravo! I’m going to finish the glass! Give it one more year in the bottle and drink it over the next couple of decades. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 99 (WA) |
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SG$902.00 |
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Wine Advocate (99)Flirting with triple digits, the 2021 Series C is constructed of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec and Cabernet Franc. Still incredibly tight yet exuding that special “it” factor, the red blend is layered with gorgeous dark red and succulent black fruit tones with gobs of attractive oak essences that sway with power and finesse. If you're a cult California Cabernet collector, you'll want to add this to your cellar as fast as possible. Just under 20,000 bottles rested for about two years in French oak barrels, 81% new. It's utterly profound. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 94 (DC) |
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SG$265.00 |
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Decanter (94)Exciting flavours of sweet mulberry, black plum, cinnamon and cedar. Super fresh and elegant, concentrated yet light on its feet. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | - |
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SG$699.00 |
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The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 is an exemplification of sublime craftsmanship from the verdurous commercial vineyards of the Voor-Paardeberg mountains in South Africa's Paarl Wine Route. Produced by Vondeling Wines, renowned for their relentless devotion to ecological farming, this Pinotage is an intoxicating blend of 85% Pinotage, 10% Cabernet Sauvignon and 5% Grenache Noir from their sustainably managed 10-year-old vines. The grapes underwent malolactic fermentation in barrel, culminating into a well-rounded texture. The Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 presents a regal burgundy hue with a captivating bouquet of cherries, plums and succulent ripe fruit, augmented by whimsical hints of oak, vanilla and spice. On the palate, it unfurls with a certain finesse, delivering an elegant fusion of berries, dark chocolate and soft tannins. This wine gracefully unravels all the harmonious complexities of a mature Pinotage, making Vondeling Bowwood Pinotage 2017 a true magnum opus for every fine wine enthusiast. |
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Coastal Region | 2 | - |
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SG$1,015.00 |
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Experience the exquisite taste of the Vondeling Philosophie 2015, an exceptional blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Malbec. This rare wine, hailing from Voor-Paardeberg, South Africa, boasts a captivating deep red hue and intoxicating nose of blackberry, cedar, and cigar box. The Vondeling winery follows traditional winemaking processes, including handpicking and sorting grapes, to maintain optimum quality. The wine, matured for 24 months in French oak barrels, imparts a perfect balance of fruit, acidity, and well-integrated tannins. The palate is layered and complex, featuring flavours of blackcurrant, cherry, and spice with a long, elegant finish. Vondeling Philosophie 2015 is the winery's flagship wine, reflecting not only their philosophy but also their passion for creating wines of distinction. This collectable limited production wine, with only 4,200 bottles released, truly exemplifies the winery’s dedication to crafting the finest quality wares. Vondeling Philosophie 2015 is an absolute must-try for discerning connoisseurs. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 95 (TA) |
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SG$413.00 |
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Tim Atkin MW (95)Often among my favourite Stellenbosch Cabernet Sauvignons, this textbook Helderberg red was blended with 3% Merlot and 2% Cabernet Franc in 2017. Scented, refined and effortlessly dense and complex, with aromatic 30% new wood, mocha, cedarwood and cassis flavours and a long, balanced, herbal finish. 2022-29 |
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