2004 Vriesenhof Euthopio (S.Africa) R65 (RM28.6)
-Interesting, aromatic banana essence component in nose. A medium bodied fruit driven wine, a definite crowd pleaser and with some complexity. Pinotage with some merlot, shiraz and cabernet franc.
2006 Raka Figurehead (S.Africa) R90 (RM40)
-Initially closed an short. Then some stink on the nose (brett.?). Then it blooms with fruit bursting forth with serious intensity and good length. Nice restraint on pinotage component. I liked the striptease. Drink slowly or keep 5 years. Blend comprising pinotage and all 5 bordeaux varietals.
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