TASTING NOTES
Veritas Awards 2005 - Silver
Paarl Young Wine Show 2005 - Bronze
A light ruby/garnet edge. Lovely blackberry nose with a hint of violet. Fine medium-bodied wine, fruit driven. Merlot gives it a nice soft finish.
THE HARVEST
Balling at Harvest: 24,5 – 26,0º Balling
IN THE CELLAR
Fermented on skins 7 – 12 days. Malolactic; filtered; Blend; 6 - 9 months on European Oak; Egg white fining
AGEING POTENTIAL
Ready to be enjoyed now. Can store away for another 3 years.
BLEND INFORMATION
50% Cabernet Sauvignon, 50% Merlot
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Serve with your favourite red meat dish – how about a nice oxtail stew, a spicy chicken dish or a monkey gland rump steak?
ACCOLADES
2005 Vintage - Veritas Awards 2005 - Silver
Paarl Young Wine Show 2005 - Bronze
2002 Vintage - Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2003 - Silver
2001 Vintage - Michelangelo International Wine Awards 2002 - Silver
Veritas 2002 - Bronze
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