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Lustrous garnet with a ruby core. A fresh florality blooms, hibiscus, violets, a salted-fynbos breeze; all riding an undercurrent of incense, fresh cinnamon and spice.
To All the Helping Hands
This wine pays tribute to the many hands that have shaped our story over the years. Each bottle is thoughtfully wrapped in tissue paper printed with the names of every permanent employee who has been part of our journey since 2000, honouring their dedication and contribution.
The Proprietor’s Blend is a blend of six varieties that are grown on the property. These vineyards grow on the warm, north-facing slopes of the Helderberg region within the Stellenbosch appellation. These particular varieties thrive under these conditions and result in rich full-bodied red wines. With an altitude of approximately 250 metres above sea level, together with the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean, the ripening period can be extended, resulting in wines with phenolic ripeness.
The grapes were hand-harvested in the cool of the early morning. Whole berries were fermented in open Nico Velo concrete tanks with intermittent pump-overs and punchdowns to ensure a balance between flavour, colour and tannin extraction from the skins. The Shiraz component was partially whole bunch fermented to aid with flavour complexity. All ferments were meticulously monitored to ensure that the natural aromas and flavours were preserved. After primary fermentation, some tanks underwent extended maceration. Each variety was matured separately in oak before final blending and bottling.
Lustrous garnet with a ruby core. A fresh florality blooms, hibiscus, violets, a salted-fynbos breeze; all riding an undercurrent of incense, fresh cinnamon and spice. Hint of smoky graphite to the tail. The palate is energetic and bright, floated with silky damson fruit, plums, red cherries, detailed with oak-spice and woven through with sleek, succulent tannins to a perfumed finish.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%; Shiraz 20%; Merlot 5%; Cabernet Franc 5%; Malbec 5% and Petit Verdot 5%
Alc 14% by Vol. – R.S. 2.5 g/l – T.A. 6.0 g/l – pH 3.57
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (30% new)
Tim Atkin - 93 Points
Platter’s Wine Guide - 5 Stars
