Bernardus Winery

Pleasing aromas of peach and grapefruit are evident on the nose; rich citrus flavors of lime and grapefruit lead to a crisp, lively finish.

The '07 Barnardus Marinus Red Wine is a fine Bordeaux blend; shows fine, red fruit flavors and a lively palate.

91 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '04 Bernardus Marinus shows the hallmarks of a wine that will benefit from time in the cellar; has a dense core of black currants and cedar, and is very balanced.

90 PTS WILFRED WONG. Offering a fine mix of flavors from sweet earth to black fruit and dried leaves, the '01 Bernardus Marinus is a red Meritage of another kind; quite fine; long enticing finish.

88 PTS WILFRED WONG. Class and elegance are the stories here, the finely crafted '00 Bernardus Marinus offers flavors reminiscent of the Medoc in Bordeaux; finishes with bright red currant flavors.

Bernardus, an exceptionally serious winery, has now produced a Pinot Noir to add to its arsenal of wines; rich, big, and blustery, this wine has real depth on the palate!

90 PTS EDITOR'S CHOICE, WINE ENTHUSIAST. A lighter styled wine, the '08 Bernardus Pinot Noir, has a silky mouthfeel. An interesting complex cherry, cola and pomegranate flavors.

90 PTS WINE ENTHUSIAST. The '02 Bernardus Marinus is a polished blend of all five Bordeaux varieties is firm in acids and tannins; flavors are ripe and forward, of cassis, dark chocolate and tobacco.

The Bernardus Chardonnay is known for its tart citrus, racy mineral and sophisticated oak nuances; fine crisp finish.