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Ruby with a translucent rim. Red and black cherries gather beneath fragrant layers of cinnamon, tobacco leaf and gentle oak-spice, with a flicker of tomato leaf lending savoury freshness.
The Cabernet Sauvignon, Shiraz, Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Petit Verdot and Malbec were sourced from selected vineyard parcels on the Helderberg Mountain within the Stellenbosch appellation. The typical soils found on the Helderberg provide a rich middle-palate weight, giving the wine exceptional depth and fruit purity. With an altitude of approximately 250 metres above sea level together with the cooling influence of the Atlantic Ocean just 15 kilometres away, this extends the ripening period by up to 3 weeks resulting in lovely phenolic ripeness.
The grapes were hand-picked in the cool of early morning and kept in cold rooms overnight before vinification. Premium parcels were fermented in Italian Nico Velo concrete tanks using intermittent pump-overs and punch-downs for balanced extraction. The Shiraz grapes were fermented whole in stainless steel under a submerged cap, keeping the skins below the fermenting liquid to limit oxygen exposure, suppress acetic activity, and allow slow, even extraction. After primary fermentation, some batches underwent extended maceration, followed by maturation in a combination of French oak barrels and terracotta amphorae, before final blending and bottling took place.
Ruby with a translucent rim. Red and black cherries gather beneath fragrant layers of cinnamon, tobacco leaf and gentle oak-spice, with a flicker of tomato leaf lending savoury freshness. Supple on entry, the medium-bodied palate unfolds into juicy plum and pomegranate, threaded with a bright, blood-orange tang. Fine, rounded tannins carry the fruit with an easy poise, while black pepper and a dusting of cacao deepen towards the tail. Quietly concentrated, the finish draws long with cherry fruit, lingering spice and a subtle mineral edge.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon 50%, Shiraz 30%, Merlot 5%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Petit Verdot 5% and Malbec 5%
Alc. 14% by Vol. – R.S. 2.7 g/l – T.A. 5.8 g/l – pH 3.61
Aged for 14 months in 300-litre French oak barrels (15% new), with a small batch of Shiraz (5%) matured in terracotta amphora for 10 months.
Bottle: 1.5L
