2012 Paul Sauer, Kanonkop, Stellenbosch

One of South Africa's legends, old bottles enjoyed of the Paul Sauer leave an indelible mark: proof indeed of top South Africa's ageworthyness. The 2012 is ripe and opulent, with the purity of cassis fruit of the left bank in a warm vintage. The palate is juicy yet silky, with perfectly pitched oak spice and a hint of camphor. This is brilliantly put together wine.