Wine Spectator Insider - Six Hot Wines, February

James Molesworth, Senior Editor of Wine Spectator has awarded 93 points to Buitenverwachting's Limited Vintage Blend Maximus 2009. He has classified this special wine as one of six Hot Wines in the latest release of Wine Spectator's Insider.

These are wines which are considered "The most exciting discoveries from our Editors' recent tastings. Published exclusively in Wine Spectator Insider they are high-scoring low-production wines from around the world that may be difficult to find but are worth seeking out."

Maximus is the only South African wine among the six.

Buitenverwachting
Maximus Constantia 2009
93 points | $40 | 5 cases imported | White

This has impressive breadth, with warm brioche, tangerine and clementine notes backed by peach and heather. Then hints of cumin and bitter orange add cut and length on the finish. Unique and thoroughly intriguing. Sauvignon Blanc and Sémillon. Drink now through 2014. From South Africa. - J.M.

Excerpt from Wine Spectator Insider Feb. 15, 2012