Magna Carta Sémillon 2022
Each year I vaguely think about the wines that I want to acquire and explore. Magna Carta wines have been on this list every single year since I first learned about the wines around 2020. And, more than ever, Mphumi,...
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![Neil Ellis The Left Bank 2021 [gifted]
49% Cabernet Sauvignon, 36% Merlot, and a dash of Cabernet Franc and Malbec exude the most beautifully dense colour, enticingly rich with aromas of blackberries and cassis, damson plums, pencil shavings and dry cedar, star anise, and a touch of menthol eucalyptus.
Fuller bodied with moreish acidity and big ripe velvety tannins. Spiced red plums, raspberries and earthy pomegranate accompany the concentration of damson plums and spices; lingering for a generous lengthy finish.
Many thanks to the @neilelliswines team for this well timed quintessentially Bordeaux style red blend that was much appreciated on a chilly evening. And huge congratulations on your brilliant 97 point score at the 2026 Investec Trophy Wine Show!](https://capeofgoodwine.com/wp-content/plugins/instagram-feed/img/placeholder.png)