R350,00 – R2 100,00Price range: R350,00 through R2 100,00
A 5-varietal Bordeaux-style red blend. Dark cassis & cigar box with plum-chocolate pudding notes. The palate is vibrant with velvet tannins, a serious mid palate and excellent length.
Region
Stellenbosch
Wine Type
Red
Cabernet Sauvignon 30%, Cabernet Franc 26%, Malbec 26%, Petit Verdot 13%, Merlot 5%
Grapes (from all 5 Bordeaux varieties) originated from vineyard sites on our farm and are situated in the Stellenbosch Golden Triangle. The soil potentials on the sites varied from medium – high potential Tukulu soils to poorer Klapmuts soils. A combination of very narrow plantings (1,8m x 1.0m) and wider plantings (2,3m x 1,4m) were implemented. Annual yield of 5 and 7 tons/ha.
The grapes were handpicked and transported to the cellar for processing. Cultivars were separately destemmed and fermented French oak casks & stainless-steel tanks. Twice daily pump-overs ensured the delicate extraction of tannins. Prolonged skin contact of around 14-18 days were give after fermentation before pressing. Malo-lactic fermentation followed in 300L French oak barrels. The separate batche were matured for 18 months in French oak barrels before blending and bottling. 36% first fill French oak barrels were used.
Dark graphite, plush cassis and blueberry notes combine with nuances of dark chocolate and floral spices. A creamy entrance and plush fruit tannins lead to a velvet mid palate and a pure, vibrant and aromatic finish.
A stunning wine for serious venison dishes.
Alc. 14.81% | RS 3.30 g/l | pH 3.53 | TA 5.70
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