TASTING NOTES
Colour: Rich ruby red with a gradation a lighter strawberry edge
Nose: A generous melange of ripe black cherry and mulberry aromas with layers of dark chocolate, nuts and violets.
Palate: Medium bodied and mouth filling expressing the intensity of luscious black berries from the Cabernet Sauvignon well rounded with ripe plummy flavours from the Merlot. Well structured with smooth tannins and subtle oak integration.
Overall: An easy drinking medium bodied wine expressing the virtues of both varieties in a pleasing well-balanced blend.
IN THE VINEYARD
The grapes are sourced from defined areas of the Cape Pin-pointed for terroir specificity and fruit driven varietal expression required for this blend.
THE HARVEST
Harvesting is at full phenolic ripeness (24ºBalling).
IN THE CELLAR
Varieties are fermented separately on the skins for 7 days at the selected cellars where our oenologist has the strictest control over every process. Malolactic fermentation takes place on French oak staves, after which the wine is left on the wood for a further 3 months. After judicious blending for ultimate balance and expression of each variety, the wine is left to settle and integrate for a few months prior to bottling.
BLEND INFORMATION
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
FOOD SUGGESTIONS
Enjoy on its own or with red meat stews and casseroles, grilled steak, pastas with tomato based sauces, ostrich and matured cheeses.
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