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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
Inc. TAX
€211.68 |
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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 | 4 | 98 (TA) |
Inc. TAX
€196.08 |
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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 | 2 | 93 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€178.08 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The Taaibosch 2020 Stellenbosch Crescendo is a blend of 49% Cabernet Franc, 36% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in a combination of foudre, 225-liter French oak barrel and cement egg. The 2020 is the third vintage released under the Taaibosch name. The wine reveals savory Cabernet aromas with medium-rich concentration, blackberry, exotic spice and hints of dry sage. A smoky side comes through with barbecue and campfire ash. The wine is elegant, and the fine tannins are well managed. All the fruit comes from the estate, and 40,000 bottles were made. |
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Inc. TAX
€356.12 |
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Revel in the elegance of Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV, a definitive blend crafted by the renowned Nikka Whisky Company in Japan. Epitomising mastery in distillation, this pure malt is achieved through a meticulous amalgamation of traditional pot stills from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Matured for 17 years, it boasts an unparalleled harmony of rich, mature flavours. The nose introduces balanced oak, dark chocolate and ripe orchard fruits, followed by a robust palate with profound sherry richness, nuanced by delicate lashings of fruit and spice, culminating in an enduring, complex finish. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, savouring every sip of this opulent Japanese whisky. For connoisseurs seeking quality, Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV delivers an indulgent drinking experience imbued with a commitment to heritage and expertise that is universally applauded. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€4,103.93 |
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Porto | 1 | - |
Inc. TAX
€588.85 |
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Indulge in the exceptional Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016, a paragon of fine craftsmanship from Portugal's Douro Valley. This illustrious wine house, with over three centuries of tradition, delivers an opulent, full-bodied port of impeccable finesse. A beautiful deep purple in colour, this port incorporates a complex, multilayered mélange of ripe blackberry, chocolate, and exotic spices. The meticulous selection of the highest-quality grapes from their privately-owned vineyards, a felicitous year for the viniculture, and maturation in wooden casks all contribute to the wine's notable intensity, robust tannic structure, and remarkably long finish. The Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016 is an impeccably balanced symphony of flavours, testament to the house's unwavering commitment to quality, refinement, and dedication to craft. Decanting is highly recommended to allow the exquisite array of flavours to fully blossom, perfect for savouring or as the pinnacle of any private collection. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€1,083.59 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€142.81 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) |
Inc. TAX
€582.60 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€814.09 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The Taylor’s 2007 is in a rather odd phase at the moment, its sweet, marzipan-tinged bouquet tending to dominate the ripe black fruit. The palate is much more controlled, with very fine tannins, supremely well-judged acidity and a very elegant, composed finish that has more purity and poise than the Fonseca. I would give bottles another decade to allow the aromatics to calm down. Tasted May 2013. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€562.20 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylor’s over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylor’s show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
Inc. TAX
€327.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylor’s over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylor’s show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent. |
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Porto | 1 | 19.5 (JR) |
Inc. TAX
€421.80 |
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Jancis Robinson (19.5)This wine was placed immediately after the super-opulent Fonseca in the BFT tasting which may have been a mistake. This is restrained. Well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it opens out in the most superb, burgundian peacock's tail sort of way. Another wonderful wine from The Fladgate Partnership. Utterly different from the Fonseca. Upright and straight backed. But irreproachable. My gums are virtually impervious to sugar and acid but this wine set them vibrating a bit. Dried prunes ground up with rocks. |
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Porto | 1 | 100 (JS) |
Inc. TAX
€623.65 |
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James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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Coastal Region | 1 | 97 (TA) |
In Bond
€155.00 |
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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 | 4 | 98 (TA) |
In Bond
€142.00 |
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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 | 2 | 93 (WA) |
In Bond
€127.00 |
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Wine Advocate (93)The Taaibosch 2020 Stellenbosch Crescendo is a blend of 49% Cabernet Franc, 36% Merlot and 15% Cabernet Sauvignon, aged in a combination of foudre, 225-liter French oak barrel and cement egg. The 2020 is the third vintage released under the Taaibosch name. The wine reveals savory Cabernet aromas with medium-rich concentration, blackberry, exotic spice and hints of dry sage. A smoky side comes through with barbecue and campfire ash. The wine is elegant, and the fine tannins are well managed. All the fruit comes from the estate, and 40,000 bottles were made. |
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6 | - |
In Bond
€285.00 |
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Revel in the elegance of Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV, a definitive blend crafted by the renowned Nikka Whisky Company in Japan. Epitomising mastery in distillation, this pure malt is achieved through a meticulous amalgamation of traditional pot stills from the Yoichi and Miyagikyo distilleries. Matured for 17 years, it boasts an unparalleled harmony of rich, mature flavours. The nose introduces balanced oak, dark chocolate and ripe orchard fruits, followed by a robust palate with profound sherry richness, nuanced by delicate lashings of fruit and spice, culminating in an enduring, complex finish. Enjoy it neat or on the rocks, savouring every sip of this opulent Japanese whisky. For connoisseurs seeking quality, Taketsuru Blended Pure Malt 17YO NV delivers an indulgent drinking experience imbued with a commitment to heritage and expertise that is universally applauded. |
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Porto | 1 | - |
In Bond
€3,415.00 |
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Porto | 1 | - |
In Bond
€459.00 |
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Indulge in the exceptional Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016, a paragon of fine craftsmanship from Portugal's Douro Valley. This illustrious wine house, with over three centuries of tradition, delivers an opulent, full-bodied port of impeccable finesse. A beautiful deep purple in colour, this port incorporates a complex, multilayered mélange of ripe blackberry, chocolate, and exotic spices. The meticulous selection of the highest-quality grapes from their privately-owned vineyards, a felicitous year for the viniculture, and maturation in wooden casks all contribute to the wine's notable intensity, robust tannic structure, and remarkably long finish. The Taylor Fladgate Vintage Port 2016 is an impeccably balanced symphony of flavours, testament to the house's unwavering commitment to quality, refinement, and dedication to craft. Decanting is highly recommended to allow the exquisite array of flavours to fully blossom, perfect for savouring or as the pinnacle of any private collection. |
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Porto | 1 | 98 (WA) |
In Bond
€838.00 |
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Wine Advocate (98)Among the most saturated blue/purple/black-colored examples of the vintage, Taylor's 2000 tastes like a young vintage of Chateau Latour on steroids. Aromas of graphite, blackberry liqueur, creme de cassis and smoke jump from the glass. Spectacularly concentrated and enormously endowed, with sweetness allied to ripe tannin, decent acidity, and layer upon layer of fruit and extract, this is the leading candidate for the port of the vintage. Anticipated maturity: 2010-2040. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
€114.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WE) |
In Bond
€453.00 |
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Wine Enthusiast (97)Inky purple in color, this youngest Taylor vintage Port boasts a floral, wonderfully open and appealing bouquet, backed by layers of rich fruit. What makes this wine extra special is the seductive texture—somewhere between creamy and syrupy—and ample length. Hold. |
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Porto | 1 | 94+ (WA) |
In Bond
€615.00 |
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Wine Advocate (94+)The Taylor’s 2007 is in a rather odd phase at the moment, its sweet, marzipan-tinged bouquet tending to dominate the ripe black fruit. The palate is much more controlled, with very fine tannins, supremely well-judged acidity and a very elegant, composed finish that has more purity and poise than the Fonseca. I would give bottles another decade to allow the aromatics to calm down. Tasted May 2013. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€436.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylor’s over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylor’s show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent. |
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Porto | 1 | 97 (WA) |
In Bond
€240.00 |
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Wine Advocate (97)Now with a couple years in bottle, I am erring to the Taylor’s over the Fonseca (although these can always change!) The Taylor’s show more delineation and refinement with pure black currant, cassis, pencil box, hints of marzipan and a hint of dark chocolate. The palate is full-bodied and sumptuous with super-fine tannins, very pure blackberry and boysenberry notes interlaced with cedar, dried fig and a touch of black pepper on the beautifully refined finish. Excellent. |
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Porto | 1 | 19.5 (JR) |
In Bond
€319.00 |
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Jancis Robinson (19.5)This wine was placed immediately after the super-opulent Fonseca in the BFT tasting which may have been a mistake. This is restrained. Well mannered, discreet, keeps its powder very dry. But on the palate it opens out in the most superb, burgundian peacock's tail sort of way. Another wonderful wine from The Fladgate Partnership. Utterly different from the Fonseca. Upright and straight backed. But irreproachable. My gums are virtually impervious to sugar and acid but this wine set them vibrating a bit. Dried prunes ground up with rocks. |
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Porto | 1 | 100 (JS) |
In Bond
€488.00 |
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James Suckling (100)OMG. This is really the most amazing young Taylor's I have ever tasted. Full-bodied and lightly sweet with super power and intensity. So racy and focused. Yet this has such muscle and intensity. Needs at least eight years to show you everything it has to offer. Drink in 2025. |
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