2010 Vilafonte, Series M, Paarl 6x75cl
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CRITIC REVIEWS
Stephen Tanzer
(49% merlot, 30% malbec and 21% cabernet sauvignon): Bright red-ruby. Aromas of currant, graphite, woodsmoke, mocha and spicy oak complemented by a deeper chocolatey character. Plush, broad and sweet, with lovely depth to the dark fruit and chocolate flavors. Full, ripe and satisfying if a bit youthfully aggressive, finishing with broad, dusty tannins and excellent length.
Neal Martin
The 2010 Series M is a blend of 49% Merlot, 30% Malbec and 21% Cabernet Sauvignon raised for 16 months in new and used oak. It is unusually reticent on the nose despite coaxing, although there is clearly plenty of red and black fruit waiting to come forth. The palate is more expressive with fleshy ripe soft tannins and abundant meaty red berries touched with sage and black pepper, although the finish needs just a little more cohesion. Drink 2014-2019. I have been a big fan of Martin Smith and Zelma Long's wines at Vilafonte. These are modern, lush Paarl wines that are meticulously crafted and avoid the pitfalls of being overbearing or forgetting that consumers like to drink entire bottles. For me, their 2010s are not quite in the same league as previous vintages and to be honest, they are not cheap. But the care that has gone into their creation is clearly evident and no great wine from any country hits the ball out of the park year after year. Importer: Broadbent Selections Inc; San Francisco, CA; tel. (415) 931-1725; www.broadbent.com
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