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Shiraz is the thrust of this operation for wines created by Wayne Dutschke from vines belonging to his uncle, Ken Semmler. St Jakobi, with an virtually coconutty American-oak influence (60%), displays a deep fruit succulence and a lot of extract. Though oaky it has depth and character and deserves to be judged with five years’ bottle age or extra. By contrast, Oscar Semmler, the leading cuvée, is aged in 100% French oak. It is marvellously profound with terrific probable if cellared for at least 5–8 years. When not inexpensive, high quality is commensurate with price tag. Willowbend (a 2nd label), Chardonnay the two nevertheless and sparkling, Merlot, Cabernet and Shiraz/Merlot/ Cabernet are enthusiastically consumed locally. Some fortified wines are also manufactured to a higher standard.

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