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Dark crimson. Exotic and perfumed yet grounded in classic precision. Sandalwood threads through a black-fruited, brambly core. Intense, compact and finely tessellated in opulent, meltwater tannins.
All fruit for this Bordeaux-style blend comes from our estate vineyards on the warm, northfacing slopes of the Helderberg in the Stellenbosch appellation. These varieties thrive here because the combination of granite-rich soils, elevation of around 250 metres and steady ocean influence creates an ideal balance of warmth and restraint. The soils offer structure and natural concentration, while the altitude and the cooling breeze from the Atlantic, just 15 kilometres away, slow ripening and extend the growing season. This allows each variety to develop full phenolic ripeness without losing freshness. Every block is managed separately so the components can bring their own character to the final blend.
The grapes were hand-harvested in the cool hours of the early morning. Whole berries were fermented in Italian Nico Velo concrete tanks with intermittent pump-overs and punchdowns 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.
Dark crimson. Graphite, pencil shavings, scented cedarwood and wet black gravel are lifted by a lustrous note of peony and dark rose, giving the bouquet playful bounce. Exotic and perfumed yet grounded in classic precision. Sandalwood threads through a black-fruited, brambly core—intense, compact and finely tessellated in opulent, meltwater tannins. A tight, high-toned acidity carries the wine in a long, tensile line toward a drawstring finish, where hints of tea leaf, truffle and savoury blackcurrant signal confident evolution ahead. Unwavering, elegant complexity.
Wine of Origin: Stellenbosch
Cabernet Sauvignon 60%, Merlot 25%, Cabernet Franc 5%, Malbec 5% & Petit Verdot 5%
Alc 14% by Vol. – R.S. 2.0 g/l – T.A. 5.5 g/l – pH 3.70
Aged for 18 months in French oak barrels (50% new). A small batch (10%) spent 8 months in terracotta amphorae.
Tim Atkin - 94 Points
Bottle: 750ml
Case: 6 x 750ml
