Kottabos new releases

Kottabos, named after an ancient Greek drinking game, is a side project by Reenen Borman of Boschkloof, which he sees him working with grapes from Polkadraai Hills.

Chenin Blanc 2025
Price: R210
From Polkadraai Hills. Five days of skin contact before maturation lasting 10 months in older oak. Pretty aromatics of jasmine, herbs, pear and peach. The palate is sappy and fresh – more rounded and less grippy than expected. An easy style that prioritises charm over depth. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 91 | Delicious

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Grenache Syrah 2025
Price: R210
78% Grenache, 22% Syrah. The former is 100% whole-bunch fermented and matured in concrete, the latter destemmed and matured in older oak. Highly expressive aromatics of red berries, pomegranate, orange, fynbos, floral perfume and pepper. The palate is vivid and fruit-driven, with snappy acidity and powdery tannins. An absolute blast to drink. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 93 | Distinctive

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Pinotage 2025
Price: R210
100% whole-bunch fermentation before maturation lasting 11 months in older barrels. Red and black cherry, rose and fynbos on the nose. The palate is light and lean – bright acidity and nicely grippy tannins make for an elegant, slightly austere drinking experience. Alc: 13.5%.

CE’s rating: 92 | Distinctive

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