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Garnet with a crushed velvet rim. Perfume of rosewater, violets, cedar, and a dark and brooding undertone of pressed ink.
All fruit was sourced from the Ernie Els Wines property, with vineyards that grow on the warm north-facing slopes of the Helderberg region within the Stellenbosch appellation. Each variety is separately managed to create unique and varied flavour profiles for this classic Bordeaux-style blend. 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 hours of the early morning. Whole berries were fermented in Nico Velo concrete tanks with intermittent pump-overs and punch-downs to ensure a balance between flavour, colour and tannin extraction from the skins. This was followed by secondary fermentation in various vessels, including terracotta amphorae and oak barrels. All ferments were meticulously monitored to ensure that the natural aromas and flavours could be preserved. Each variety was matured separately, before final blending and bottling.
Garnet with a crushed velvet rim. Perfume of rosewater, violets, cedar, and a dark and brooding undertone of pressed ink. Elegant and understated on the palate, an intense plummy purity shines through a vibrant red fruit core, sewn with a line of peppery all-spice and meaty-savoury sapidity. A brush of silky tannins dissipates into a dry, savoury finish detailed in black cherry and cassis.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 5% & Petit Verdot 5%
Alc 14,5 % by Vol. – R.S. 3.6 g/l – T.A. 5.8 g/l – pH 3.59
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new). A small batch (15%) spent 8 months in terracotta amphorae.
Tim Atkin - 96 Points
Platter’s Wine Guide 2026 - 5 Stars
Bottle: 750ml
Case: 6 x 750ml
