A chameleon wine with lots
of complexity, depth and character. At first so rich and full that you do not
see the wood, then you notice vanilla and some smoke. Initially floral on the
palate with jasmine, melon, apricots then ripe figs and nuts, then crisp limes
and orange zest and right on the finish the Constantia green capsicum appears. Such
a good food wine
We had this with spicy goulash, which did not occlude the
wine at all. Even with a syrupy dessert it also shone. 15 months on wood. R250
from Wade Bales. Wine Spectator scored the 2009 Maximus 93 Points. Platter gave
the 2013 4½ stars. We love the 2014
© John & Lynne Ford, Adamastor & Bacchus 2017
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