Savoury, rich aromas with plenty of old-world character - brooding dark fruit and cocoa, espresso and smoked/meaty notes with herbal/garrigue undertones. The fruit on the palate is sweet with wonderful intensity, the texture supple and laden with berry fruit, sweet spice, chocolate and cherry-cola flavours. It's balanced between vibrant acidity and power. The tannins have softened since my last review, it's silky and elegant.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - July 22nd, 2009

The Herder "icon" wine is a blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Cabernet Sauvignon. The fruit is dark, plummy and brooding initially but at this stage is slightly hidden under the earthy, meaty, smoky, chocolate and roasted coffee aromas. Savoury herbal notes, toasted spices and cherry appear beneath the intial layers of aromas, the palate is chcocolate and sweet cherries, mocha and roasted spices. The acidity is balanced, the structure good and the ripe tannins will soften with time.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - December 10th, 2008

This luscious blend of Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, Gewurztraminer and Viognier should pair nicely with your harvest dinners.
Butterscotch, melon and wildflower honey aromas with papaya, pear and exotic spice notes. Rich and rounded on the palate, tropical flavours sourrounded by caramel and buttery flavours, warm spices and a squeeze of citrus to balance.
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Wine Diva reviewed - October 6th, 2008

An impressive Franc to seduce your senses...
Wild blueberries, crushed violets, cherries, black olives and chocolate shavings with undertones of savoury herbs. The entry is supple, there is plenty of lifted raspberry, blueberry flavours sprinkled with sweet spices. Good intensity and restrained power with lovely acidity to balance.
©copyright 2009 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - June 16th, 2009

Crisp apple and pear with a squirt of citrus and sweet honeydew melon aromas underscored by warm spice, minerality and white floral tones. The acidity is snappy and citrus-y with a suggestion of butterscotch. The finish is clean, fresh and softly rounded.
Very tasty!
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 31st, 2008

Concentrated espresso, cherry and dried plummy aromas with cocoa and undertones of savoury herbs. On the palate, expect juicy dark fruit on the entry and flavours of mocha, toffee and sweet spices. This is a big Merlot with fine, mouth-coating tannins.
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Wine Diva reviewed - July 20th, 2009

Aromas of fresh cut pears and peaches, orchard blossoms, minerals and a hint of spice. Smooth rounded acidity, crisp citrus and mixed white fruit flavours. A bright food-friendly wine with screw-cap topper.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 30th, 2008

Snappy and pristine, the newest Herder Pinot Gris has aromas of creamy pears, tropical fruitcup, exotic floral and loads of citrus with hints of minerality. The palate is dry with tart white fruits and citrus flavours. Will pair very well with crisp summer salads and seafood.
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Wine Diva reviewed - May 28th, 2009

There is an intensity to this wine - dried fruits and liqueur - dried cherries, prune plums, Kirsch and peppery spices with typical forest floor/woodsy tones. It's medium-bodied and smooth with dense flavours - sweet fruit, espresso and Kirsch again. The tannins are fine and spice lingers on the finish.
©copyright 2008 Daenna Van Mulligen
Wine Diva reviewed - October 31st, 2008