DESCRIPTION

Made from 50% Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from Simonsberg–Stellenbosch and 25% Cabernet Franc plus 25% Merlot from the Hemel-and-Aarde Valley, grown on irrigated trellised vineyards rooted in duplex soils. The vines are 15–20 years old across multiple parcels. The grapes were hand-picked in the early morning, destemmed, gently crushed, and fermented in stainless steel with regular pump-overs before completing malolactic fermentation in the same vessels. The components were blended after secondary fermentation and matured for 26 months in 4th-fill French barriques, contributing subtle oak influence and refined texture. Residual Sugar 2.7g/L. Bottled at 13.5%. (Bottle size 750ml)

TASTING NOTES

Nose: Classic aromas of bouquet garni, black fruit pastilles, crushed tomato leaf, graphite and ripe black fruits, offering a savoury–herbal edge alongside concentrated dark fruit.

Palate: A balance of primary black fruit and subtle secondary complexity. Plush dark fruit persists, supported by hints of leather, dried tomato leaf and a touch of forest floor emerging alongside the wine’s herbaceous and lightly spiced nuances.

Finish: Long and composed, with ripe powdery tannins.

RED BLEND RED WINE