Winery - Man Vintners
* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This purple wine has a brambly quality to the sweet vanilla-and-plum nose. Oak is apparent in the mouth, with dusty vanilla flavors. Simple, with a bit of a weedy quality to the finish. Imported by Vineyard Brands.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine doesn’t seem to know where it’s going. Nice tropical fruit and stone aromas lead to more generic white fruit in the mouth, but then picks up some butterscotch notes that don’t match with the lean feel and tart finish. Nice in parts, but doesn’t add up to an integrated whole. Imported by Vineyard Brands.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine packs the usual from a young Pinotage: cherry and cassis, with some dill and lemon peel one the nose. But the mouthfeel is harsh, with acids overpowering the feel of the wine.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
The aromas of this wine are all over the place: Grassy and green; chalk and sawdust; and grilled plantains. In the mouth the grassy element dominates, with some sweet corn and mild fruitiness. Simple in the mouth, with a cleansing finish. Imported by Vineyard Brands.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Bright plum and berry aromas are backed by cedar and smoke in this elegant Cabernet. Tobacco and spicy pepper balance juicy fruit flavors to create an appealing, New World style red. Pair with bigger dishes—think steak, grilled lamb, stews.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
MAN consistently produces well-made, value-orientated wines and this one’s no exception. Dark berries, purple florals and mocha notes all abound in the bouquet. The mouthfeel is full but not fat, with medium acidity that keeps the fruit core center stage. Drink now.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
Fresh melon, tropical fruit, citrus and spice aromas and flavors are the hallmark of this friendly Chenin. Tangy, approachable fruit flavors and a long finish add to the appeal. Pair with everything from lobster salad to grilled chicken.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This wine starts alluringly with rich aromas of cigar, dark berry, a touch of red cherry and black pepper. The flavors of dark berry and tobacco spice are balanced and layered, buoyed by a backbone of minerality and lengthened with elegant tannins.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
This is a robust Sauvignon Blanc that announces itself with aromas of grass, spice and straw, leading into a combination of fresh fruit and earthy spice flavors. A great balance of acid, fruit and spice means it’s assertive, but still poised. A fun wine with lots of character.
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* Expert NoteJanuary 12, 2012
A nose of lush blackberry and deep spice leads on this lush but approachable Shiraz. Good structure and a touch of floral finesse adds intrigue, and the finish is lingering but clean. Underlying minerality balances the whole.
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